Is Mr Beast A-List?
No — Mr Beast is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2021
Squid Game Video Breaks Records
Lost A-list status in 2024
Dropped to B tier — Beast Games Amazon Deal Controversy
Ranking Timeline
Launches YouTube Channel at 13
Jimmy Donaldson creates MrBeast6000 channel posting gaming videos and commentary. Early videos gained minimal traction with only a few thousand subscribers.
Counting to 100,000 Goes Viral
His video counting to 100,000 in one sitting goes viral, earning millions of views. This established his brand of extreme endurance content and began his rapid subscriber growth.
Viral Stunts Reach 10M Subscribers
Large-scale giveaway videos and extreme challenges push him past 10 million subscribers. His reinvestment strategy of spending all revenue on bigger videos became his signature approach.
Launches MrBeast Burger Brand
MrBeast Burger launches as a virtual restaurant brand across 300 locations, generating millions in revenue. This marked his expansion beyond YouTube into legitimate business ventures.
Squid Game Video Breaks Records
His real-life Squid Game recreation becomes YouTube's most-viewed video in 24 hours and costs $3.5 million to produce. The video cemented his status as YouTube's biggest star.
Launches Feastables Chocolate Company
Feastables launches in major retailers like Walmart, generating significant revenue streams. His business portfolio diversified significantly beyond content creation.
Becomes Most Subscribed YouTube Channel
MrBeast surpasses 200 million subscribers, becoming the most-subscribed individual creator on YouTube. His videos regularly cost millions to produce but generate massive returns.
Beast Games Amazon Deal Controversy
Signs massive Amazon Prime deal for Beast Games but faces lawsuits over contestant treatment and workplace conditions. The controversy tarnished his previously pristine reputation despite continued financial success.
Last updated: February 23, 2026