Created by Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, alongside Sean Klitzner, Tyler Conklin, and Mack Hopkins, the competitive series Beast Games is making its return to Prime Video starting January 7, 2026. Produced by Amazon MGM Studios, this second season titled Strength vs. Intelligence will be released weekly. MrBeast will once again serve as both host and executive producer, with Tyler Conklin taking on the directorial role for the season.
Following its first season, which became Prime Video’s most-watched unscripted series ever with over 50 million views in just 25 days, this new edition aims to push the boundaries of the format even further. The competition offers a grand prize of $5 million and will be available exclusively in over 240 countries and territories.
The second season brings together 200 contestants split into two distinct groups: 100 participants chosen for their strength and 100 selected for their intellect. Throughout the challenges, competitors will navigate fleeting alliances, collective strategies, and eliminations, all within an environment designed to test both body and mind.
The challenges mainly take place within Beast City, the iconic setting of the show, redesigned around the theme "Strength vs. Intelligence." The tests blend endurance, strategic thinking, stress management, and quick decision-making, with each episode ramping up in intensity.
Prime Video is introducing a personalized viewing experience in select international markets. Subscribers in Spanish-speaking, French-speaking, and Indian regions will see special versions of certain episodes featuring local content creators. For French audiences, popular YouTuber Amixem makes an appearance in episode 201, while in Spanish-speaking areas, Fede takes center stage, and in India, Carry Minati is featured.
In total, 42 leading content creators were invited onto the set for season 2. Welcomed in VIP-style conditions, they took part in tours of Beast City and behind-the-scenes filming of exclusive content designed to support the series' launch across social media platforms.
This new season also made headlines by earning a Guinness World Record for "the highest number of macro-influencers integrated into a TV series." This achievement highlights the show's ambitious effort to blend reality TV, entertainment, and digital culture on an unprecedented scale.
With a fast-paced format and knockout-style challenges, Beast Games – Force Vs. Intelligence appeals to fans of thrilling competitions, puzzles, and team strategies. The tone remains family-friendly, aligning with the popular survival game shows that dominate streaming platforms today.
Beast Games – Season 2
Series | 2024
Season 2 drops on Prime Video on January 7, 2026
Reality TV / Competition | Number of episodes undisclosed | Duration details unavailable
Created by Jimmy Donaldson, Sean Klitzner, Tyler Conklin, Mack Hopkins | Featuring MrBeast
Original title: Beast Games: Force vs. Intelligence
Country: United States
More ambitious and globally oriented, this second season builds a compelling clash between raw strength and strategic thinking, while also featuring prominent figures from the international digital creative scene at its core.
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