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MrBeast Eyes Emmy Nomination for Beast Games as Season 2 Enters Production

MrBeast has urged supporters to vote ahead of a July 15 nomination announcement pitting the series against established reality shows

MrBeast teased Beast Games season 2
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Overview

  • Nomination voting for the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards runs through June 23 with nominations set to be announced on July 15, and Beast Games is vying for nods in outstanding reality competition program and host categories.
  • The series reached 50 million viewers within 25 days of its December 19 premiere, making it Prime Video’s most-watched unscripted show ever.
  • Beast Games featured 1,000 contestants competing for a $5 million prize on sprawling custom-built sets.
  • Season 2 is currently filming with a focus on more skill-based challenges and even larger production scales.
  • The show faces steep competition for Emmy nominations from established franchises including RuPaul’s Drag Race, The Traitors, The Amazing Race, Survivor and Top Chef.