Rockstar Claims GTA 6 Trailer 2 is the Largest Video Launch Ever

Rockstar Games has announced that the launch of GTA 6 Trailer 2 marks the biggest video launch of all time, amassing a staggering 475 million views across all platforms within its first 24 hours. This figure eclipses previous records set by major movie trailer launches, including Deadpool & Wolverine with 365 million views and The Fantastic Four: First Steps with 200 million views in their initial 24-hour periods. Even last year's Superman trailer, which achieved over 250 million views and became the most-watched trailer in the history of both DC and Warner Bros., was surpassed by the colossal viewership of GTA 6 Trailer 2.

It's interesting to note that the first trailer for GTA 6 set a different kind of record, garnering 93 million views on its debut day exclusively on YouTube, making it the biggest non-music video launch on the platform. As of the publication date of this article on May 8, GTA 6 Trailer 2 has already reached 85,276,196 views on Rockstar's official YouTube channel alone.

The impact of GTA 6 Trailer 2 extends beyond viewership. IGN has reported a monumental surge in Spotify streams for The Pointer Sisters’ Hot Together, which featured in the trailer. In the two hours following the trailer's premiere, global streams for the 1986 hit increased by an astonishing 182,000%. Spotify’s Global Head of Editorial, Sulinna Ong, commented on this phenomenon, stating, "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."

GTA 6 Trailer 2 was released in the wake of the game's high-profile delay from fall 2025 to May 26, 2026. The game is poised to become the biggest entertainment launch of all time, with expectations to set unprecedented revenue records not only in the video game industry but also in the broader entertainment sector.

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The Hollywood Reporter has highlighted that Rockstar's investment in GTA 6 is believed to exceed $1 billion, placing immense pressure on the company to deliver a successful product. However, the overwhelming interest in the trailers suggests that GTA 6 is on track for monumental success.

For more information on GTA 6, you can explore all the details we’ve discovered so far, delve into the fan theories emerging from Trailer 2, and learn about Rockstar's comments on the trailer being captured on a base PS5.