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Amazon’s collaboration with YouTube star MrBeast on the show ‘Beast Games’ has been a massive financial success, generating over $100 million USD in profit since its debut on Prime Video in December 2024. The show, which was filmed partially at Downsview Park Studios in Toronto, Canada, sparked negotiations for additional seasons due to its popularity, with MrBeast reportedly asking for over $150 million per season. Despite the profits, MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, revealed that he personally lost tens of millions of dollars due to high production costs and increasing the prize pool. The show’s success in the U.S. was evident, with nearly one in four Prime Video viewers watching an episode within the first four weeks of release. ‘Beast Games’ is now seeking contestants for its second season with filming set to begin soon.