Overview
- Episodes 1–3 are now streaming after the Jan. 7 launch, with weekly releases leading to a Feb. 25 finale for a 10‑episode season.
- This season fields 200 contestants split into 100 “strong” and 100 “smart” competitors vying for a $5 million top prize.
- Prime Video confirmed a crossover with Survivor that features host Jeff Probst and incorporates elements from the CBS series.
- MrBeast announced the first episode is copyright-free to encourage reaction clips on platforms like YouTube and Twitch.
- Season 1 was Prime Video’s most-watched unscripted series with about 50 million viewers in 25 days, and legal claims from that run were closed in August 2025 as producers emphasize scale with tighter budgeting.