GTA 6: the big Extended Look drops August 27

It's the event the whole community has been waiting months for. On August 6, Rockstar made "Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look" official, a roughly 20-minute program airing on Netflix on August 27. Here's the essential, confirmed by Rockstar.

When and where to watch

• Netflix — Thursday, August 27, 3 PM ET: exclusive premiere.
• YouTube (Rockstar Games) + official GTA VI site — 9 PM ET: the video goes free about 6 hours after the Netflix premiere.

In other words: Netflix subscribers get it first, but everyone can watch it for free a few hours later, no subscription needed.

What "An Extended Look" is

Rockstar describes an in-depth look at the game, in a roughly 20-minute format built for Netflix. It's a first: an unprecedented partnership between Rockstar and the platform to showcase the most anticipated game of the decade, beyond the usual gaming audience.

What to expect

Here, caution is warranted: Rockstar hasn't detailed the exact contents. What's widely expected by the community and press:

• The official third trailer for GTA VI.
• The first real gameplay look (the 20-minute long format goes well beyond a simple trailer).
• New details on Jason, Lucia and Leonida.

Treat these as expectations, not promises: only the August 27 program will confirm what it actually contains.

GTA 6: where things stand

• Release: November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
• Pre-orders open since June 25 (Standard $79.99 / Ultimate $99.99).
• PC version: still not confirmed by Rockstar to date.

This program lands less than three months before launch: the kickoff of the marketing home stretch.

The GTA 6 recap

• The all GTA 6 trailers hub, we'll add the Extended Look as soon as it's out.
• Release date: everything we know and the pre-order guide.
• Official price and editions and GTA 6 gameplay.

FAQ

When does the GTA 6 Netflix special air?

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3 PM ET on Netflix, then at 9 PM ET on YouTube (Rockstar Games) and the official GTA VI site.

Do I need a Netflix subscription?

For the premiere yes (about 6 hours exclusive). After that, it's free on YouTube and the official site.

Is this trailer 3?

Rockstar calls it "An Extended Look" (~20 min). Trailer 3 and a first gameplay look are widely expected, but the exact contents haven't been detailed.