Rockstar Declares GTA 6 Trailer 2 as the Largest Video Launch Ever

Rockstar Games has announced that the launch of *Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) Trailer 2* has set a new record as the biggest video launch of all time. According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter, the trailer amassed a staggering 475 million views across all platforms within its first 24 hours. This figure surpasses the viewership of other notable movie trailer launches, such as *Deadpool & Wolverine* with 365 million views, *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* with 200 million views, and last year's *Superman* trailer which reached over 250 million views, making it the most-viewed trailer in the history of both DC and Warner Bros. However, *GTA 6 Trailer 2* eclipses them all, demonstrating the immense anticipation surrounding the game.

For context, *GTA 6 Trailer 1* initially garnered 93 million views on its first day, exclusively on YouTube, and became the platform's biggest non-music video launch of all time. As of the publication of this article on May 8, *GTA 6 Trailer 2* has already accumulated 85,276,196 views on Rockstar’s official YouTube channel.

The impact of *GTA 6 Trailer 2* extends beyond just viewership numbers. IGN reported a monumental surge in Spotify streams for The Pointer Sisters’ song *Hot Together*, which was featured in the trailer. In the two hours following the trailer's premiere, the 1986 track experienced a 182,000% increase in global streams. Sulinna Ong, Spotify’s Global Head of Editorial, commented, “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 high-profile delay from fall 2025 to May 26, 2026. With expectations soaring, *GTA 6* is poised to become the biggest entertainment launch of all time, potentially setting revenue records across both the video game and movie industries.

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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 high stakes involved. Given the overwhelming interest in its trailers, the success of *GTA 6* seems almost assured.

For those eager to learn more, we have comprehensive coverage on *GTA 6*, including all the details we've uncovered so far, the latest fan theories inspired by *Trailer 2*, and insights from Rockstar on the trailer being captured on a base PS5.