MrBeast reveals Beast Games contestants have won over $6 million as Episode 5 drops on Prime Video

MrBeast announces Beast Games contestants have won $6.4 million so far, with Episode 5 featuring rapper Lil Yachty.

Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, announced on January 9, 2025, that contestants on his reality competition series, Beast Games, have collectively won over $6.4 million. This milestone coincides with the release of Episode 5, featuring rapper Lil Yachty, now available on Prime Video.

In his announcement, MrBeast stated: "Episode 5 of Beast Games (featuring Lil Yachty) just dropped and contestants so far have won over $6,400,000! Go watch :D"

The series, which premiered on December 19, 2024, has garnered significant attention for its substantial prizes and large contestant pool. Notably, the grand prize for the competition is $5 million. The fact that participants have already secured over $6.4 million in winnings by the midpoint of the series underscores the show's generous reward structure.

In the inaugural episode, MrBeast offered $20,000 each to contestants willing to exit the competition before the first challenge, resulting in 52 individuals accepting the offer and collectively receiving $1 million.

As the series progresses, the total prize money awarded continues to rise, with contestants vying for additional rewards, including luxury items such as a Lamborghini and a tropical island. Projections suggest that total winnings may exceed $10 million by the season's conclusion, excluding the $5 million grand prize.

MrBeast's Beast Games has been noted for its unprecedented scale and generosity in the realm of reality competition shows, setting new benchmarks for contestant rewards. Viewers can stream the latest episodes of Beast Games on Prime Video, with new episodes released weekly.