With nearly half a billion views in a single day, GTA 6 isn’t just breaking records—it’s setting a new standard for global entertainment hype.
Within just 24 hours of its release, the trailer racked up an unprecedented 475 million views, officially making it the biggest video launch in history across all platforms. That jaw-dropping figure leaves the previous record-holder—Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine trailer, which hit 365 million views—in the dust.
The trailer, which features a cinematic backdrop set to the Pointer Sisters’ 1980s track “Hot Together,” has not only reignited fan frenzy for the Grand Theft Auto franchise, but also sent ripples across the music world. Spotify reported a staggering 182,000% increase in streams for the song following the trailer’s release.
The viral momentum underscores the monumental anticipation for GTA 6, which is now officially slated to launch in May 2026. As one of the most iconic franchises in gaming history, Grand Theft Auto is once again proving it doesn’t just launch games—it creates cultural earthquakes.