"I should do more like this": MrBeast's latest video almost broke another YouTube record

Jimmy "MrBeast" is perhaps one of the most popular YouTubers ever. In typical fashion, his latest video has gone viral, amassing millions of views since its release on May 27. However, as per a tweet posted by this creator, it appears that the video was one of his more successful ones. This is because it barely missed out on breaking a YouTube record for the most viewed non-music video in the first 24 hours.

In a tweet posted on May 28, Jimmy revealed this information. MrBeast was quite jubilant and optimistic as he broke this news, telling his viewers that he will probably try to do similar content in the future. Here's what he said:

"The best you've done": Fans hail MrBeast's latest video as one of his best works

In the image shared by the YouTuber, it can be seen that the video had received over 37 million views within 23 hours of being uploaded. Fans feel this is impressive but also not super surprising. After all, this video has all the trademarks associated with MrBeast.

Not only does its title mention an extravagant cash reward pool of half a million dollars, the competition ludicrously features contestants of all age groups ranging from one year old to 100.

The YouTuber has made a name for himself as among the best content creators of this generation. He became the red platform's most subscribed creator in 2022. While he has made many hit videos over the years, this latest one has clearly struck a chord with many.

MrBeast responded to Sharky's post by saying he would continue to do bigger and better things.

Here are some more reactions to the news that his new creation almost broke the YouTube record for most viewed non-music video in the first 24 hours. Fans seem to be hailing it as "one of the best" pieces of content he's ever offered:

MrBeast himself had revealed that the new video was going to have better storytelling elements. Fans seem to agree and clearly have responded well, with the clip currently sitting at an impressive 38 million views with over two million likes at the time of writing.

About the author

Richik has been specializing in streamer content at Sportskeeda for over 2 years. He also manages a group of writers who craft relevant news and features about content creators on platforms like Twitch, Kick, and Rumble. Prior to Sportskeeda, he interned at The Ken and worked as a reviewer at Blacksof where he fact-checked educational content.

Richik’s love for writing, researching, and archiving, along with his inquisitive nature and longstanding love for video games led him to pursue a career as a gaming journalist. He relies on primary sources for accurate information and ensures that his drafts are proofread, fact-checked, and well-researched.

As a child, Richik spent many a summer vacation playing the 1994 Road Rash with his cousins. Although more of an FPS and open-world fiend now, Richik enjoys single-player RPGs with compelling storytelling, such as The Last of Us franchise, and regularly teams up with his friends to play multiplayer titles like Valorant on PC.

Richik enjoys watching streamer and former esports athlete Shroud, and also finds inspiration in MrBeast's journey to become one of the most well-known content creators worldwide. Interviewing English-Somali YouTuber Sharky, a member of the renowned Beta Squad, was a career highlight for him.

When not writing, Richik likes to read, watch a movie or a game of football.

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