MrBeast and James Patterson's Novel Collaboration Tracking Low Presales
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The new novel collaboration between MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) and James Patterson, titled The Most Dangerous Games, is reportedly underperforming in presales, with preorder numbers in the low four digits, according to Semafor's anonymous sources.
- The book is currently ranked No. 18 on Amazon’s new releases list, which some insiders say is typical for a genre novel, emphasizing that first-week sales will be a more accurate indicator of success.
- The novel’s premise involves a deadly competition set in extreme environments, with a $1 billion prize for the last survivor, blending thriller elements with MrBeast’s signature high-stakes challenges.
- MrBeast and Patterson have actively promoted the book on social media, including a YouTube short offering a $1 million prize, leveraging Donaldson’s massive 515 million subscriber base.
- HarperCollins, the book’s publisher, has not yet commented on the sales performance or projections for the novel.
