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Beast Games season 2 is now officially at number one in the United States, and MrBeast has taken a moment to celebrate this achievement with his fans. The YouTube personality and content creator, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, announced the achievement on X, confirming that his Prime Video series is currently at #1 in the United States. When announcing the achievement, MrBeast revealed that over a million hours had been spent on the creation of the new season, in addition to expressing gratitude to his fans for their continued support.The success is yet another milestone for Beast Games, as the production continues to be one of the largest competition shows for Prime Video. The second season of the series premiered on January 7, 2026, with the first three episodes available for viewing, alongside weekly releases until the final episode on February 25. The series showcases a massive competition environment in “Beast City” where the participants are subjected to rigorous challenges for potentially life-altering prize money. The series is yet another success story by MrBeast in adapting popularity on the digital platform into streaming success.
MrBeast thanks fans as Beast Games season 2 tops US rankings
In his January 11 post, MrBeast focused less on numbers and more on the people behind the scenes. He noted that thousands of crew members worked across production, logistics, and set design to bring the show to life. According to him, the #1 ranking is the result of teamwork rather than individual success. Season 2 raises the stakes by splitting 200 contestants into two groups, labeled “strong” and “smart,” all competing for a $5 million top prize from a total prize pool of $15 million. The success of this series comes as a result of a record-breaking performance in season 1, which became Prime Video’s most-watched unscripted series after attracting about 50 million viewers within a short period. Despite some criticism associated with production in the previous episodes, the popularity of Beast Games continues to grow; as a result, season 2 and season 3 were both renewed by Amazon.With his Beast Games season 2 at the helm of US charts, MrBeast’s latest post represents a moment of victory and joy for him. The fact that it has been well-received indicates that fans are interested in this format, this scale, and this creator to such a degree that they want to watch more of it. With the season reaching its finale very soon, one would specially want to focus on this particular series and its record-breaking conclusion.Also Read: DJ Sbu credits Nota Baloyi for iShowSpeed’s viral South Africa tour
