The record-breaking Prime Video competition drew thousands of hopefuls to a Las Vegas set in 2024 — and a group of them says the experience behind the cameras was nothing like the show. The company disputes that, and so far no court has decided who is right.
Allegations Only · No Class Certified
This article describes a proposed class action complaint. The statements below are unproven allegations. The defendants have not been found liable, no class has been certified, and there is nothing to claim at this time. This page is informational and is not legal advice.
What Is This About?
When MrBeast filmed the qualifying rounds for the show that became Beast Games, roughly two thousand contestants traveled to the Las Vegas area in the summer of 2024. In September 2024, a group of those contestants — proceeding anonymously as "Contestant 1" through "Contestant 6" — filed a proposed class action in Los Angeles County Superior Court against the production and streaming entities behind the show. The complaint alleges they were treated as unpaid or underpaid workers and subjected to unsafe and demeaning conditions during the taping.The named defendants are MrB2024, LLC, the MrBeast production company for the show; Off One's Base, LLC; and Amazon Alternative, LLC, an Amazon entity connected to the Prime Video series, along with unnamed Doe defendants. Because this is a state-court case, there is no federal (PACER) docket, and some case details — including the exact caption and case number — are not publicly posted. Everything the contestants allege is a claim in a complaint; none of it has been proven, and no class has been certified.
What the Contestants Allege
The complaint centers on labor and safety. The plaintiffs allege that contestants were effectively employees who were denied minimum wage and overtime, denied uninterrupted meal and rest breaks, and induced to sign agreements classifying them as "volunteers" — a classification the complaint alleges was unlawful and tied to securing Nevada tax incentives. They also allege a hostile environment and a failure to prevent sexual harassment.Beyond wages, the complaint describes conditions the contestants call unsafe: allegedly inadequate food and drink over long shooting days, insufficient on-site medical care, sleep deprivation, and games that they allege unreasonably risked physical and mental injury — including alleged heat exhaustion, broken bones, and hospitalizations. The filing describes specific alleged incidents during challenges on the set. Additional allegations include misrepresentations about the number of contestants and inadequate screening of participants. Each of these is an allegation from the plaintiffs' complaint and has not been established in court.
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How MrBeast's Side Has Responded
Early in the case, a MrBeast spokesperson said the lawsuit had not yet been served and pointed to production challenges outside the company's control — including extreme heat and logistical problems — during the 2024 shoot, while the company worked to improve conditions. The defendants dispute the contestants' characterization of the production. As with the plaintiffs' claims, the defense positions are contested and have not been ruled on.One point worth clarifying, because the two are often confused: this contestant case is separate from a later, unrelated 2026 employment lawsuit brought by a former MrBeast executive over harassment and family-leave claims. They involve different plaintiffs, different courts, and different facts. This page is only about the Beast Games contestant class action.
Where the Case Stands and What Happens Next
The case is active and in discovery. A production company, MysticArt Pictures, LLC, was added as a defendant and then dismissed from the suit in May 2025; the claims against MrB2024, Off One's Base, and Amazon Alternative continue. The pivotal question ahead is class certification — whether the court will allow the case to proceed on behalf of a broader group of contestants rather than just the named plaintiffs. That decision, and any related rulings, will shape whether this becomes a true class action or stays a smaller dispute.For anyone who appeared on the show: there is nothing to claim right now. No class has been certified, there is no settlement, and there is no claim form or deadline. Former contestants who believe they were affected can monitor the case; if a class is certified or a settlement is reached, that is when any claims process would be announced. Be cautious of sites implying you can "sign up" for a payout today — none exists.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Beast Games lawsuit about?
A group of anonymous contestants filed a proposed class action in Los Angeles County Superior Court in September 2024 over the taping of the MrBeast competition show that became Beast Games on Amazon Prime Video. The complaint alleges unpaid minimum wage and overtime, denial of meal and rest breaks, misclassification of paid workers as volunteers, sexual harassment, and inadequate food and medical care during the Las Vegas-area production. These are unproven allegations.
Who are the defendants?
The named defendants are MrB2024, LLC, the MrBeast production entity for the show; Off One's Base, LLC; and Amazon Alternative, LLC, an Amazon entity, along with unnamed Doe defendants. A production company, MysticArt Pictures, LLC, was added and later dismissed from the case in May 2025.
Can I join the Beast Games class action or claim money?
Not at this time. No class has been certified, there is no settlement, and there is no claim form or fund. The case is in discovery. Nobody can claim money based on this lawsuit unless and until a court certifies a class or the parties reach a settlement.
How has MrBeast's side responded?
A MrBeast spokesperson said early on that the lawsuit had not yet been served and pointed to production challenges outside the company's control, such as extreme weather and logistics, during the shoot. The defendants dispute the allegations. Their positions have not been tested in court.
Sources
• Variety — MrBeast, Amazon Sued by Contestants on Beast Games• CBS News — YouTube star MrBeast sued by contestants
• NBC News — Lawsuit targets maker of MrBeast's Amazon Prime game show
• TIME — Contestants Sue MrBeast, Amazon Over Beast Games
• Rolling Stone — MrBeast Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Mistreatment and Unpaid Wages
