Rockstar Games has announced that the launch of *Grand Theft Auto 6* Trailer 2 has shattered records, claiming the title of the biggest video launch of all time. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the trailer amassed an astonishing 475 million views across all platforms within its first 24 hours. This staggering number surpasses all previous movie trailer launches, eclipsing the likes of *Deadpool & Wolverine*, which garnered 365 million views, and *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*, which achieved 200 million views in their first day. Even last year's *Superman* trailer, which broke records for DC and Warner Bros. with over 250 million views, pales in comparison to the monumental success of GTA 6 Trailer 2.
It's interesting to note that the first trailer for GTA 6, which secured 93 million views on its debut day, was initially released exclusively on YouTube and became the platform's biggest non-music video launch ever. As of the publication date of this article on May 8, Trailer 2 has already racked up 85,276,196 views on Rockstar's official YouTube channel alone.
Following the release of GTA 6 Trailer 2, IGN reported a significant surge in Spotify streams for The Pointer Sisters' track *Hot Together*, which featured prominently in the trailer. In just two hours after the trailer's premiere, global streams of the 1986 hit soared by an incredible 182,000%. Spotify's Global Head of Editorial, Sulinna Ong, remarked, "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 Trailer 2 comes after the game's high-profile delay from fall 2025 to May 26, 2026. Anticipation is sky-high, with expectations that GTA 6 will not only set new benchmarks for video game launches but also for entertainment releases across the board, potentially breaking revenue records traditionally held by blockbuster movies.
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The Hollywood Reporter also highlighted that Rockstar is believed to have invested over $1 billion in the development of GTA 6, underscoring the immense pressure to deliver a groundbreaking product. However, the overwhelming interest in the game's trailers suggests that GTA 6's success is all but assured.
For more insights into GTA 6, delve into our comprehensive coverage, including all the details we've uncovered so far, the latest fan theories sparked by Trailer 2, and Rockstar's comments on the trailer being captured on a base PS5.
