Alex Honnold cemented his status as a modern legend after captivating Netflix viewers this month by climbing one of the world’s tallest skyscrapers without any safety restraints.
Following the Skyscraper Live event, Honnold revealed how much he was paid for the extremely dangerous climb — a figure that surprised many fans, especially given Netflix’s massive reach and investment in sports programming.
The discussion quickly drew attention from YouTube star MrBeast, who weighed in with a notable response to a post on X about Honnold’s compensation.
After learning that Honnold reportedly earned around $500,000 for the climb, MrBeast said he would have paid more to feature the stunt on his own channel. While he didn’t specify an amount, MrBeast is known for spending millions on high-risk, large-scale challenges.
The exchange has sparked speculation about a potential future collaboration between Honnold and MrBeast — a pairing that could introduce free solo climbing to an entirely new audience.