Jimmy Donaldson, widely known as MrBeast, mentioned that he invested over $4 million and worked for more than 400 days on his upcoming YouTube video. This incredible commitment reflects both his dedication to entertaining his extensive global audience and the growing complexity of YouTube productions.
A significant aspect of MrBeast’s success stems from the extensive time, effort, and financial resources he allocates to each video. For instance, his recreation of Squid Game required building intricate sets, involving numerous participants, and adhering to stringent safety protocols over a span of six months. His team dedicates countless hours behind the scenes to brainstorm ideas, scout locations, and edit video content to keep it engaging and immersive. MrBeast previously revealed that one of his videos took nearly 4,000 hours to edit, highlighting the extensive work that goes into each upload and the reason behind his enormous viewer engagement.
In a recent tweet, MrBeast shared details of this effort, indicating it includes 171 days of filming and generating over 11,000 hours of footage. He humorously commented, “If you guys don’t like my next YouTube video I’ll cry,” emphasizing the emotional investment he has in the project. The video is confirmed to premiere on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Just an hour after his announcement, the tweet amassed close to a million views, exceeding 1,000 likes and gathering over 1,500 replies. Fans expressed excitement and awe regarding the scale of the project. Given MrBeast’s impressive history with YouTube record breaks, his newest release is expected to perform exceptionally well, as seen when his video titled 7 Days Stranded at Sea gained the record for the highest views within 24 hours for a non-music video.
MrBeast is also making headlines for surpassing 400 million subscribers on YouTube, a milestone unmatched by any other creator. His channel currently boasts more than 405 million subscribers, with growth showing no signs of slowing. As the youngest self-made billionaire, MrBeast continues to redefine the standards of online content creation.
