"GTA 6 Trailer 2 Sets Record as Largest Video Launch Ever: Rockstar"

Rockstar Games has declared that the second trailer for *Grand Theft Auto 6* (GTA 6 Trailer 2) achieved the largest video launch in history, amassing a staggering 475 million views across all platforms on its debut day. This monumental figure surpasses the viewership of major movie trailer releases, including *Deadpool & Wolverine* which garnered 365 million views within its first 24 hours, and *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* with 200 million views. Even last year's *Superman* trailer, which set a record with over 250 million views and became the most-viewed trailer in the history of DC and Warner Bros., was eclipsed by GTA 6 Trailer 2.

For context, the first trailer for GTA 6 (GTA 6 Trailer 1) initially achieved 93 million views on its first day, exclusively on YouTube, and became the platform's biggest non-music video launch ever. As of May 8, GTA 6 Trailer 2 has garnered 85,276,196 views on Rockstar’s official YouTube channel alone.

The impact of GTA 6 Trailer 2 extends beyond views. IGN reported a significant surge in Spotify streams for The Pointer Sisters’ song "Hot Together" following its feature in the trailer. In just two hours after the trailer's release, the 1986 track experienced an astounding 182,000% increase in global Spotify streams. Spotify’s Global Head of Editorial, Sulinna Ong, commented, “Grand Theft Auto cuts through popular culture like almost nothing else. Music has been synonymous with the series since the very beginning, so it’s great to see fans both new and established connecting with an iconic track in this way.”

The release of GTA 6 Trailer 2 comes after the game's delay from fall 2025 to May 26, 2026. With expectations soaring, GTA 6 is poised to become the biggest entertainment launch of all time, potentially setting new revenue benchmarks not only for video games but also across the entertainment industry.

GTA 6 Lucia Caminos Screenshots

View 6 Images

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Rockstar is believed to have invested over $1 billion in the development of GTA 6, underscoring the immense pressure to deliver a successful product. However, given the overwhelming interest in its trailers, GTA 6's success appears all but assured.

For more on GTA 6, explore all the details we’ve discovered so far, delve into all the GTA 6 fan theories emerging from Trailer 2 itself, and read Rockstar's insights on capturing Trailer 2 on a base PS5.