Netflix’s ‘Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look’ Special: Date, Time and Everything We Know

Jason Struss

Thu, August 6, 2026 at 4:20 PM UTC

Lucia and Jason in 'Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look' special on Netflix — *Netflix/Tudum*

2026's biggest release is just around the corner – and no, it doesn't involve Tom Holland 's billion-dollar Spider-Man , the Avengers facing their Doomsday or Timothée Chalamet ruling over a planet filled with dunes.

Grand Theft Auto VI will be available for purchase on November 19 on PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X|S, but fans can get a first look at the hotly anticipated game months earlier.

In a first-of-its-kind deal, Netflix will be the first streaming platform to preview the Rockstar game .

Watch With Us has all the details about when you can watch Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look on Netflix , where and when you can watch it on other streaming services, what the special will show and more.

Netflix's 'Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look' Streaming Release Date

Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look will premiere exclusively on Netflixon Thursday, August 27 at noon PST/3 p.m. EST.

Will 'Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look' Be Available to Watch on Other Platforms?

Yes. Netflix's exclusivity window lasts only six hours, as the special will be available to stream on YouTubethe same day, August 27, at 6 p.m. PST/9 p.m. EST. Unlike Netflix, you do not need a subscription to watch this special on YouTube. So if you have a little patience, you can still watch the special and save a few bucks if you're not already a Netflix subscriber.

What's in 'Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look'?

Nothing official has been confirmed, but it's logical to expect an extensive look at GTA VI's gameplay and a deep dive into the game's story and two lead characters, Jason and Lucia.

What Is 'Grand Theft Auto VI' About?

Here's the game's official plot description:

"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."

Why 'Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look' on Netflix Is a Big Deal

Netflix doesn't usually premiere showcases of video games they don't own, but Grand Theft Auto VI isn't just a video game – it's a cultural event. As of press time, Rockstar has released only two official trailers, along with some short clips and dozens of official images. Fans have been thirsty for a new trailer and extended gameplay footage, so it's likely they'll be tuning into Netflix first to see what the special has to offer.

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The GTA VI special also helps Netflix evolve into more than just a movie and TV show subscription service. " Grand Theft Auto reveals have become cultural moments in their own right," said Brandon Riegg, Netflix's VP of Nonfiction Series, to Netflix's Tudum news site . "The anticipation and fandom around Grand Theft Auto 6 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. 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."

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