Renowned YouTuber MrBeast partners with Amazon for innovative reality series

MrBeast, the famous content creator recognized for his generous acts and daring challenges, is expanding his reach beyond YouTube to Amazon Prime. Amazon made the announcement on Monday in a news release.

The new reality competition show, titled "Beast Games," will be available on Prime Video. According to Jimmy Donaldson, also known as MrBeast, the show will include over 1,000 contestants, a $5,000,000 prize, and numerous world records. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he revealed that it will be the largest game show ever, boasting the highest number of contestants and the biggest cash prize. He shared this information during an interview on "The Colin and Samir Show" podcast.

Netflix once held the records for "Squid Game: The Challenge," a reality competition series based on the hit dystopian show. The show, released in November, had 456 participants competing for a cash prize of $4.56 million.

Donaldson chose to host his show on Amazon because he wanted more creative control. Amazon announced that he will host and executive produce the show.

James Stephen Donaldson, known professionally as MrBeast on YouTube

James Stephen Donaldson, known professionally as MrBeast on YouTube

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Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, praised MrBeast for captivating fans of all ages and backgrounds worldwide. She expressed excitement in collaborating with Jimmy and his team to bring their innovative concepts to Beast Games for global customers to enjoy.

The show will showcase over six hours of content. Donaldson aims to inject a YouTube-like authenticity into the unscripted show.

In an interview, he mentioned, "It won't resemble a typical game show. It will retain the Beast's essence but with a higher budget."

MrBeast has gained immense popularity on YouTube with a whopping 245 million subscribers. His videos consistently reach over 100 million views, with some even hitting half a billion. Apart from his daring videos, MrBeast is known for his unique approach to philanthropy. In one video titled “1,000 blind people see for the first time,” he generously covers the cost of cataract surgery for patients. After the surgery, as the patients are overwhelmed with emotion, he surprises them by giving some of them a suitcase filled with cash.

In a heartwarming gesture, MrBeast offers one woman $10,000 to brighten her day.

Donaldson has ventured into new business opportunities in addition to his content creation and philanthropic work. One of his ventures includes opening his first burger restaurant, MrBeast Burger, near his hometown of Greenville, North Carolina in November 2020. The restaurant chain has since expanded to almost every US state and several Canadian provinces.

In a February interview with Time Magazine, Donaldson revealed that he earns approximately $600 million to $700 million annually. However, instead of keeping the profits for himself, he chooses to reinvest this income into producing his high-budget videos.

CNN’s Faith Karimi contributed to this report.

Editor's P/S:

The rise of MrBeast's influence and innovation continues to impress, as he expands his reach from YouTube to Amazon Prime with the launch of "Beast Games." This highly anticipated reality competition promises to break records with its unprecedented scale and lucrative prize, showcasing MrBeast's ability to captivate audiences with his daring concepts. By choosing Amazon as his platform, he gains greater creative control, allowing him to infuse the show with the authenticity that has made his YouTube channel a global phenomenon.

Furthermore, MrBeast's commitment to philanthropy and his genuine desire to make a positive impact are evident in his generous acts and his support for charitable causes. His willingness to reinvest his earnings into creating high-budget videos demonstrates his dedication to entertaining and inspiring his vast following. As he continues to explore new ventures, such as his successful MrBeast Burger chain, MrBeast's entrepreneurial spirit and his ability to connect with people from all walks of life continue to set him apart in the entertainment industry.