1,000 Drones Illuminate Santa Monica Sky for ‘Beast Games’ Premiere

The Santa Monica Pier came alive with a dazzling display of light and technology on Thursday night as 1,000 drones lit up the night sky in celebration of the highly anticipated premiere of *Beast Games* on Amazon’s Prime Video. The synchronized drone show captivated onlookers, setting the tone for the record-breaking reality competition series created by YouTube sensation MrBeast. The aerial spectacle was executed by the renowned drone performance troupe, Pixis Drones, whose illustrious career spans over three decades of global entertainment events. Their innovative performance served as the grand opening act for the official launch festivities, held at the iconic Santa Monica Pier. The celebration was a fitting prologue to *Beast Games*, a series that promises to redefine reality competition with its groundbreaking $5 million prize—the largest single prize in the history of television and streaming. Featuring 1,000 contestants and challenges that test physical strength, social strategy, and mental resolve, the series premieres globally on Prime Video on December 19, 2024, streaming in over 240 countries and territories. The mesmerizing drone show not only celebrated the launch of *Beast Games* but also highlighted Santa Monica as a backdrop for some of the most ambitious entertainment events of the year. With its countdown officially complete, the series is poised to make history on the streaming platform.