Watchly Safety Review

I Survived 7 Days In An Abandoned City

MrBeast

17:24 · 354.0M views · March 2, 2024

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Some ConcernsReviewed June 2026

1Moderate Concern

5Minor Flags

This video is safe for most kids ages 10 and up, but it contains heavy product placement and a mild prank that may confuse or unsettle younger viewers. The positive aspects include strong teamwork, creative problem-solving, and resilience as the group builds a shelter and adapts to challenges. However, the staged peril and integrated advertising for Feastables and Cirkul require parental guidance to help children understand the difference between entertainment and marketing.

Content Breakdown · 6 Categories

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

Mild manipulative elements include a joking threat to take the viewer's dog if they don't subscribe, but it is presented humorously and not coercive.

See evidence (1)

“SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG”

Toxic Behavior ModelingA little

Minor toxic behavior: a prank involving breaking glass to scare others, but it is among consenting friends and later revealed to be a prank.

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“Mark was pranking us, and he was the one dropping these bottles the whole time.”

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA little

The description includes a threatening CTA ('SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG') which is manipulative, though humorous.

See evidence (1)

“SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG”

Dangerous Internet ChallengesA little

The challenge involves surviving in an abandoned city, which includes exploring unstable structures, but it is a controlled premise and not a specific viral dangerous trend.

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“Be careful. These stairs actually steep.”

“If you fall over here, you might die.”

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentSome

The video is stunt-driven with elements like dropping supplies from the roof, using a world's most powerful flashlight, kayaking in a pool, and extreme decorating. This fits the category of extreme stunt content.

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“We're just going to drop it. Chandler.”

“This is the world's most powerful flashlight.”

“I know what we should do with it. Now someone can kayak in this pool.”

Playful & Fantasy ViolenceA little

Minor playful violence includes throwing objects from a roof and playing baseball, but it is all clearly recreational and consequence-free.

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“Let's throw things off the roof at the same time!”

“Played baseball, played soccer.”

What Parents Need to Know

This video is a staged survival challenge set in an abandoned city, featuring popular YouTubers MrBeast and Mark Rober. It is generally safe for older children, but parents should be aware of several elements: the video includes mild peril (exploring dark, unstable buildings, hearing mysterious noises at night) and a prank where Mark drops glass bottles to scare the group, which could be unsettling for younger or sensitive viewers. On the positive side, the video showcases teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving as the group builds a shelter, finds resources, and renovates their space. It also includes heavy product placement for Feastables (chocolate) and Cirkul (water bottles), with direct calls to purchase, which may confuse younger children about advertising. The content is clearly staged for entertainment, not a realistic survival guide.

Talk to Your Kids About

1The group worked together to find shelter and build a fire. What are some ways you can work with others to solve a problem?
2Mark played a prank by dropping glass bottles to scare his friends. How do you think the others felt when they found out? Is it okay to prank someone if it might scare them?
3The video showed a lot of products like Feastables and Cirkul. Why do you think the creators talked about them so much? How can you tell when someone is trying to sell you something in a video?
4The creators explored an abandoned city with broken stairs and unstable buildings. Why is it important to stay safe and not explore dangerous places in real life?

Protected Viewing

What's This Video About?

This was one of the hardest challenges we’ve ever done A deal so good it feels like stealing 🤫 - score a FREE double insulated bottle with any 10 cartridge BeastBundle https://drinkcirkul.com/MrBeast or head to your local Walmart today to try Cirkul. ad cirkulpartner Go subscribe to Mark’s Channel! @MarkRober New Merch - https://mrbeast.store Check out Viewstats! - https://www.viewstats.com/ SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR DOG ╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗ ║╚╣║║║╚╣╚╣╔╣╔╣║╚╣═╣ ╠╗║╚╝║║╠╗║╚╣║║║║║═╣ ╚═╩══╩═╩═╩═╩╝╚╩═╩═╝ For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to chucky@mrbeastbusiness.com Music Provided by https://www.extrememusic.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- follow all of these or i will kick you • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MrBeast/ • Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrBeast • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrbeast • Im Hiring! - https://www.mrbeastjobs.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

This video is recommended for ages 10 and up. The content is generally safe, but it includes mild peril (exploring abandoned buildings, hearing mysterious noises), a prank that could be scary for younger viewers, and heavy product placement for Feastables and Cirkul, which may confuse younger children about advertising.

Is there any scary or violent content in this video?

The video contains no strong language, sexual content, or substance use. However, there is mild peril (exploring dark, abandoned buildings, hearing breaking glass at night) and a prank where one creator drops glass bottles to scare others. These moments are played for entertainment but could be unsettling for sensitive children.

Does this video contain product placement or advertising?

Yes, the video includes multiple sponsored segments for Feastables (a chocolate brand) and Cirkul (a flavored water bottle system). These are integrated into the narrative, such as characters eating s'mores with Feastables and using Cirkul bottles to flavor water. The creators also promote a giveaway tied to purchasing Feastables.

What are the positive and negative messages in this video?

The video models teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving as the group works together to find shelter, build a fire, and renovate their space. It also shows resilience and adaptability when faced with challenges like running out of water. However, the prank (dropping glass bottles to scare friends) models deceptive behavior, and the heavy focus on branded products may encourage consumerism.

Is this video a realistic survival guide or just entertainment?

The video is a staged survival challenge set in an abandoned city, with elements of exploration and mild peril. It is not a realistic survival guide—the creators have supplies dropped by helicopter and leave after seven days. The abandoned city is presented as a backdrop for entertainment, not as a real survival scenario.

Are there any behaviors in this video that kids might imitate?

The video includes a prank where one creator remotely drops glass bottles to scare his friends, which could be seen as modeling deceptive or mean-spirited behavior. Additionally, the creators explore unstable buildings and use a knife as a threat (though not used), which might encourage risky imitation. Parents should discuss the difference between staged content and real-life safety.