How To Watch Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look

We are less than two months away from the biggest shared pop culture event of the 2020s. The release of "Grand Theft Auto VI" may well dwarf movies like "Avengers: Endgame" or TV series finales like "Friends." It's going to be massive — so much so that Rockstar Games has partnered with Netflix to provide players with a special look at what is fully expected to be the biggest video game of all time.

"Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look" is coming to Netflix, and just as the title promises, it's going to offer viewers a fresh look at the game ahead of its release. Given that relatively little of this massive game has been revealed thus far, this is a big deal. It could help players decide whether to buy the "GTA 6" Ultimate Edition or not. It's going to be appointment viewing for people all around the world, which is pretty unique for gaming.

"'Grand Theft Auto' reveals have become cultural moments in their own right. The anticipation and fandom around 'Grand Theft Auto VI' is unprecedented, and we're honored that Rockstar Games has partnered with us to debut the next part of the 'Grand Theft Auto' story with Netflix members first," Brandon Riegg, VP of Nonfiction Series said in a statement after the special was announced. "It's a reflection of what we hope Netflix is becoming: a place where the most ambitious storytelling, from any medium, can find the biggest possible audience."

For those who want to tune in, we're here to let you know how to watch the extended look, when to watch it, what to expect, and everything else you could possibly wish to know ahead of time. Let's get into it, shall we?

"Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look" is going to premiere exclusively on Netflix simultaneously all around the world. Netflix got serious about gaming a few years ago, and this is further proof of that. Similarly, Rockstar wants to open the game up to an even larger audience, which Netflix affords them. This is a mutually beneficial partnership.

For those who don't have a Netflix subscription, fear not. The special will later be released on Rockstar's YouTube channel, but for those who want to watch it as it premieres, Netflix is going to be the way to go.

"Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look" premieres on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 3 p.m. ET. on Netflix. It will be exclusive to Netflix for six hours before arriving on Rockstar's official YouTube channel at 9 p.m. E.T.

This, in and of itself, is highly unusual for Netflix. Generally speaking, the world's largest streaming service is all about exclusivity. Yes, the company licenses movies and TV shows, but when it comes to original programming or even sports, executives there want exclusive rights. The fact that Netflix agreed to a mere six-hour exclusive window for this presentation suggests that they understand just how big of a deal this is. They know the juice is worth the squeeze, even with a limited window. We may never see a "Grand Theft Auto" movie, but for Netflix, this is the next best thing.

As of this writing, the specifics regarding the length of the "Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look" presentation have been fairly closely guarded. It's certainly going to be longer than a trailer, and that itself is a big deal. There are details players might have missed in the first trailer for "GTA 6," which was only around 90 seconds long. So even ten minutes would be a lot, relatively speaking.

Reports have suggested varying lengths. A since-amended report from the BBC suggested that the presentation will last 30 minutes. A separate report from Vice stated that it will be around 20 minutes. Again, neither of these reports have been verified, but if they are to be believed, viewers should expect something around the length of an episode of television, as opposed to a two-hour movie or something along those lines.

Similar to the runtime, what precisely will be shown during the "Grand Theft Auto VI: Extended Look" hasn't officially been revealed. "GTA 6" leaks have persisted, giving fans who engage with the leaks some idea of what we might see. Officially speaking, though, both Netflix and Rockstar want to keep the surprises for the presentation itself.

We made some predictions regarding the "GTA 6" extended look on Netflix, but it's just guesswork for now. It's fair to assume we're going to see some gameplay and probably a new trailer. Beyond that? It's really about tuning in to see whether or not Rockstar can truly make it feel like this game has been worth a 13-year wait. That's not an easy thing to do, but this can go a long way towards building even more hype. The official synopsis for the game reads as follows:

Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. But when an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, in the middle of a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida – forced to rely on each other more than ever if they want to make it out alive.

"Grand Theft Auto VI" arrives for PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026. A PC release is expected at a later date.