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The Times of India
The Times of India
World
Sehjal Gupta

What really happened when MrBeast offered 1 million dollars to contestants in Beast Games Season 2

Beast Games Season 2 Episode 8 dropped on Amazon Prime Video on February 11, 2026, and it quickly became one of the most talked-about episodes of the season. The title said it all: “Would You Steal $1,000,000?” This time, there were no heavy lifts or wild obstacle courses. It was all about choices. Ten players stood around a shared $1 million prize, and one by one, they had to decide, take money for themselves or leave it for the group.

Right from the start, the mood felt tense. Trust was tested in real time. Before the episode aired, Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, wrote on X, “I gave 10 people the ability to split $1,000,000 or to screw over each other and try to steal it all in the new Beast Games episode! Almost have the $5,000,000 winner go watch :D.” That message made it clear. This was not just a game. It was a test of loyalty.

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