MrBeast recently announced that Beast Games awarded over $25 million in prize money, making it one of the most significant game show payouts in history. The competition originally featured a multi-million-dollar grand prize, which later increased in the finale. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he shared details about the winnings and how contestants earned various cash prizes. The show aired on Amazon Prime Video, and discussions about a potential second season continue.
MrBeast says Beast Games gave away over $25 million
MrBeast confirmed that Beast Games distributed a total of $25,019,995 in prize money. He shared the exact breakdown of winnings in a post on X (formerly Twitter), listing the amounts each contestant received.
The grand prize winner, Jeff Allen (Player 831), received $10,004,242. The second-largest prize was $4.2 million, awarded through the MoneyLion giveaway. Player 952 won a private island valued at $1.8 million, and Player 974 received $1 million.
Other significant prizes included $650,000 for Player 566, $450,000 for Player 457, and $236,878 for Player 453. Two contestants won $200,000 and $190,000, respectively, for their performances in key challenges. Three players were awarded $100,000 each for their efforts. Five contestants received $80,000, while six others won $50,000 each after competing in intense rounds.
A total of 52 players were given $19,231 each, while 18 others received $13,888. Additional winnings included amounts of $7,439.50, $6,439.50, and $5,000, distributed based on different challenges. All 2,000 contestants received $2,000 each as a participation reward.
MrBeast initially promised a $5 million grand prize but doubled it to $10 million in the finale. Contestants faced physical and mental challenges across 10 episodes to win cash prizes. The total payout made Beast Games one of the highest-paying game shows in history.
MrBeast has expressed interest in continuing the series, though he has not officially confirmed Beast Games Season 2.
