Amazon Prime vs Netflix: MrBeast Game Show Premiere Date and ‘Squid Game’ Season Similarities

A brand new game show from popular YouTuber MrBeast is set to make its debut on Prime Video on December 19th! With an impressive 332 million subscribers on YouTube, MrBeast, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, has drawn in a massive following with his challenge videos, like “$1 vs $50,000 Experiences,” which racked up an amazing 111 million views in just three weeks.

This time around, fans of MrBeast will get to experience his new game show, Beast Games, exclusively on Amazon’s Prime Video platform. The show, consisting of 10 episodes, will feature 1,000 players competing in various challenges for a chance to win a whopping $5 million prize. MrBeast himself has poured his heart and soul into creating this series, boasting that it includes 40 world records and some of the most extraordinary sets in entertainment history.

The release date of December 19th will see the first two episodes of “Beast Games” drop on Prime Video, followed by additional episodes released weekly. Interestingly enough, this puts Amazon in direct competition with Netflix, as the highly anticipated second season of “Squid Game” is scheduled to premiere on December 26th.

While “Beast Games” isn’t an exact replica of “Squid Game,” it does draw some parallels in terms of games and outfits featured. MrBeast is definitely no stranger to “Squid Game,” having previously created a real-life version of the challenges, sans the deaths, with a winner taking home $456,000.

Despite other streaming platforms showing interest in the show, MrBeast ultimately chose Amazon due to the creative control they offered him. It’s worth noting that Netflix may have been in consideration, but MrBeast had some critiques about their version of “Squid Game,” called “Squid Game: The Challenge.”

Overall, “Beast Games” promises to be an exciting addition to Amazon’s lineup of game shows, but it does come with some pending legal issues from contestants alleging lack of proper care, food, sleep, and minimum wages. MrBeast has addressed these claims, reassuring fans that they’ve been blown out of proportion and that behind-the-scenes footage will provide a clearer picture.

With the premiere of “Beast Games” just around the corner, fans can look forward to a thrilling and innovative addition to the world of game shows, courtesy of none other than MrBeast himself!