MrBeast brought together 100 pilots to compete for a $2,400,000 private jet and said something wild to the final three

Published on Dec 08, 2025 at 4:50 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards

Last updated on Dec 08, 2025 at 8:24 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Emma Matthews

MrBeast brought together 100 pilots to compete for a $2,400,000 private jet and said something wild to the final three

Popular YouTuber MrBeast brought together 100 pilots to compete for a $2,400,000 private jet, kicking off a challenge that escalated faster than anyone expected.

The pilots were thrown into a series of tough physical and mental tests that whittled the group down to the strongest few.

But everything shifted when only three finalists remained, and MrBeast said something wild that flipped the entire game upside down.

What happened next sealed one pilot’s fate and delivered one of the most dramatic endings in his channel’s history.

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100 pilots are competing for the glory of a MrBeast private jet

As with a lot of crazy MrBeast videos, this one began with 100 pilots split into teams and ordered to pull a 40,000lb airplane across a finish line, instantly cutting the field down.

The remaining competitors were pushed straight into a jet blast challenge that hit them with 60mph winds from a spinning private jet engine, knocking pilots off their platforms one by one.

Nineteen survived that wave and were flown 10,000 feet into the sky for a briefcase bluff game.

Each round paired two pilots – one opened a briefcase and saw either jump or eliminate, while the second pilot then chose to either steal the briefcase or leave it, relying completely on trust or suspicion.

Some pilots told the truth and sent others safely skydiving to the next round, while others lied through their teeth to save themselves, which broke the group’s trust and made every choice feel like a gamble.

Only 10 briefcases said jump, and the pressure escalated fast. So when only one jump remained in the final six cases, every decision became a high-stakes coin flip in mid-air.

Those 10 successful jumpers landed in Riyadh for a brutal endurance round that forced them to keep a hand on the jet while moving through the city.

MrBeast pushed the difficulty higher with single finger holds, one foot balance, and long hours on the wing in the heat.

When it came down to the final three, things got heated

After nearly an entire day awake, only three pilots were left holding onto the jet for dear life and fighting through exhaustion.

That is when MrBeast announced the twist that shocked them all: they had one hour to unanimously decide who deserved to win, and if they failed, nobody would get the jet.

Arguments erupted as they tried to settle on a fair way to choose a winner, cycling through ideas involving skill, trivia, and chance.

With time running out, they finally agreed to a briefcase draw containing one golden ticket.

Jabar chose correctly, the other two kept their word, and he walked away as the new owner of the $2,400,000 jet in a finish that delivered a dramatic, heart-pounding finale.

Daisy is a technology journalist, covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, digital business, and emerging technologies. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral tech hacks and the latest developments in the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex technology stories into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work focuses on the products, platforms, and innovations that are transforming the way people work, communicate, and interact with technology. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.