Rockstar Games premieres GTA VI “Extended Look” on Netflix

Rockstar Games announced that the next major reveal for Grand Theft Auto VI – titled “Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look” – will debut exclusively on Netflix on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET (August 28, 4 a.m. Jakarta time). The six‑hour exclusive window gives Netflix subscribers the first look before the same video is posted on Rockstar’s official YouTube channel and the GTA VI website later that evening.

The partnership marks a first for the franchise, which has traditionally used YouTube for trailer releases. Netflix promoted the deal as a “first‑of‑its‑kind” collaboration, positioning the reveal as a cultural event rather than a standard game teaser. Analysts note the move underscores the growing convergence of gaming and streaming platforms. Pre‑order figures for GTA VI have already surpassed 39 million units, suggesting the title will be one of the biggest entertainment launches of the year, with Take‑Two Interactive expecting over $8 billion in net bookings for the fiscal year.

The extended look is expected to showcase gameplay, the fictional state of Leonida, and the new protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, though Rockstar has not confirmed the exact content or runtime. The exclusive premiere is set to air again on YouTube and the official site six hours after the Netflix debut, making the material freely accessible to non‑subscribers later the same day.