Prime Video is set to unleash a colossal new season of its hit reality competition, Beast Games, with a staggering prize fund of $5 million (approximately £3.7 million) up for grabs. The highly anticipated second season, fronted by YouTube megastar Mr Beast, promises to be "bigger, bolder and more intense than ever" and lands on the streaming platform in a matter of days.
When and Where to Watch the New Season
The global premiere for Beast Games Season 2 is confirmed for January 7, 2026. Viewers will be treated to the first three episodes on that date, with subsequent instalments following a weekly release schedule. The series will be available to stream in over 240 countries and territories worldwide on Prime Video, where the record-breaking first season also remains.
A Clash of Titans: Strong vs Smart
Dubbed 'Strong vs Smart', the new format introduces a fascinating dynamic by pitting 100 of the world's strongest competitors directly against 100 of the world's smartest. This creates the ultimate battle of brawn versus brains, where every challenge is designed to push human strength, intelligence, and strategy to their absolute limits.
Prime Video teases that as players face off in this high-stakes environment, alliances will form and trust will inevitably shatter. The central, gripping question posed to contestants and audience alike is: "What wouldn’t you do for $5,000,000?"
Explosive Trailer and Major Survivor Crossover
An explosive trailer has already hinted at the scale of the upcoming season, promising "big time players" and "big time games." In a major coup for the series, a special crossover episode will feature the iconic Emmy Award-winning competition Survivor and its legendary host, Jeff Probst.
This unique episode will see Beast Games contestants tackle a hybrid challenge course that blends Mr Beast's signature larger-than-life innovation with Survivor's groundbreaking format. Authentic elements from the long-running show, including mid-challenge bribes, strategic twists, and signature physical obstacles, will be incorporated, creating a seamless bridge between the worlds of digital content creators and traditional television.
The confidence in the franchise is clear, as Amazon confirmed a third season renewal back in May at its Upfront presentation. This follows the phenomenal success of the debut season, which ran from December 2024 to January 2025 and became Prime Video's most-watched unscripted show ever, amassing 50 million viewers in just 25 days.
Fans have expressed immense excitement online, with one commenting on YouTube that the first season was "an emotional rollercoaster and a test of human psychology," while others simply exclaimed their anticipation for what Prime Video has in store for 2026.
