Rockstar has declared that the launch of GTA 6 Trailer 2 is the largest video launch in history, amassing an astonishing 475 million views across all platforms within its first 24 hours. This monumental figure eclipses other major trailer launches, such as Deadpool & Wolverine with 365 million views and The Fantastic Four: First Steps with 200 million views in their initial day. Even last year's Superman trailer, which achieved over 250 million views and set records for DC and Warner Bros., pales in comparison to the sheer scale of GTA 6 Trailer 2's reach.
It's important to recall that GTA 6 Trailer 1 also made waves, garnering 93 million views on its debut day exclusively on YouTube, becoming the platform's biggest non-music video launch. As of the publication of this article on May 8, GTA 6 Trailer 2 has accumulated 85,276,196 views on Rockstar's official YouTube channel alone.
The impact of GTA 6 Trailer 2 extends beyond just viewership numbers. IGN reported a massive 182,000% surge in global Spotify streams for The Pointer Sisters' Hot Together within two hours of the trailer's premiere, showcasing the trailer's influence on music popularity. 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."
The release of GTA 6 Trailer 2 comes after the game's delay from fall 2025 to May 26, 2026. Anticipation is high, with expectations that GTA 6 will not only break records within the video game industry but also set new benchmarks for entertainment launches across all media.
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The Hollywood Reporter highlighted that Rockstar's investment in GTA 6 exceeds $1 billion, underscoring the immense pressure on the company to deliver a successful product. However, the overwhelming interest in the trailers suggests that GTA 6 is poised for monumental success.
For those eager to dive deeper into the world of GTA 6, we offer comprehensive coverage including all the details discovered so far, fan theories sparked by Trailer 2, and insights from Rockstar on how the trailer was captured on a base PS5.
