You've probably been refreshing Prime Video like a madman trying to figure out exactly when Beast Games comes out—or more specifically, when the rest of this chaotic Season 2 season lands on your screen. Honestly, the rollout for this show is a bit of a maze. We finally got the premiere on January 7, 2026, which dumped the first three episodes all at once. If you’re caught up on those, you’re likely itching for more.
Jimmy Donaldson, the guy we all know as MrBeast, basically took the YouTube "challenge" formula and injected it with a $100 million Amazon budget. It's massive. It's loud. And it's currently airing.
When Does Beast Games Come Out? The 2026 Schedule
If you’re looking for a specific date, you’re in luck because the schedule is actually pretty predictable once you see the pattern. Prime Video is sticking to a weekly release for the remainder of the season.
We already have the first three episodes: "Strong vs Smart Compete for $5,000,000," "Choose Your Fate," and "The Obstacle Course." Those dropped on January 7.
The next big date is January 14, 2026, for Episode 4. This isn't just any episode; it’s the "Survivor Takeover" where Jeff Probst actually shows up. Seeing the worlds of old-school reality TV and new-school creator content collide is kinda surreal.
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Here is how the rest of the season shakes out:
- Episode 4: January 14
- Episode 5: January 21
- Episode 6: January 28
- Episode 7: February 4
- Episode 8: February 11
- Episode 9: February 18
- Episode 10 (The Finale): February 25
Ten episodes total. That's the plan.
The Strong vs. Smart Twist
This season is a bit different from the first one. Instead of just 1,000 random people, they’ve narrowed it down to 200 contestants. 100 are "Strong" (think athletes and gym rats) and 100 are "Smart" (PhDs, chess players, and engineers).
Watching an aerospace engineer try to navigate a massive obstacle course while a pro-level athlete tries to solve a high-stakes puzzle is peak entertainment. The prize is a staggering $5 million for the winner, which is actually a slight dip from the $10 million in Season 1, but the production value in "Beast City" looks like it cost twice as much.
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Why the Delay Between Seasons?
You might remember the drama surrounding the first season. There were lawsuits, claims of unsafe conditions, and even an investigation by the Ontario Ministry of Labour. Amazon and MrBeast’s team had to do a lot of cleanup.
Season 2 was filmed between June and August 2025, primarily in Las Vegas at the South Point Hotel. They spent about $16 million just in Vegas alone. The long gap between filming and the January 2026 release was mostly for post-production. You can't just edit a show with 200 contestants and massive pyrotechnics overnight.
Is There a Season 3?
Yes. Surprisingly, Amazon greenlit Season 3 before Season 2 even premiered. They are betting big on the "creator-led" TV era.
Even with the mixed reviews—The Guardian called it "mindless" and "vibeless"—the numbers don't lie. The first season pulled in 50 million viewers in its first 25 days. In the streaming world, that's a gold mine.
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What to Watch For Next
The "Survivor" crossover in Episode 4 is the big talking point right now. They’ve brought in actual Survivor mechanics like mid-challenge bribes and those classic physical obstacles. It’s a smart move to bridge the gap between MrBeast’s younger audience and the legacy TV crowd.
If you’re following the contestants, keep an eye on people like Zion Collins (the aerospace engineer) or some of the "Smart" team's heavy hitters. A lot of them are already getting eliminated in the early obstacle courses, but the strategy is only going to get nastier as the group gets smaller.
To stay ahead of the spoilers, make sure you're checking Prime Video every Wednesday. The episodes usually go live at midnight GMT, which means if you’re in the US, you can actually catch them on Tuesday nights.
Check your Prime Video settings to ensure you have notifications turned on for new releases so you don't miss the $5 million finale on February 25.