"GTA 6 Trailer 2: Rockstar Claims Biggest Video Launch Ever"

Rockstar Games has announced that the launch of GTA 6 Trailer 2 marks the biggest video launch of all time, amassing an astonishing 475 million views across all platforms within its first 24 hours. This monumental figure eclipses the viewership of other major movie trailer launches, including Deadpool & Wolverine which garnered 365 million views, The Fantastic Four: First Steps with 200 million views, and last year's Superman trailer, which set records for DC and Warner Bros. with over 250 million views. GTA 6 Trailer 2 has unequivocally set a new benchmark in entertainment launches.

It's worth recalling that GTA 6 Trailer 1, which was initially released exclusively on YouTube, achieved 93 million views on its debut day, establishing itself as the platform's biggest non-music video launch. As of May 8, Trailer 2 has garnered 85,276,196 views on Rockstar's official YouTube channel alone.

The impact of GTA 6 Trailer 2 extends beyond viewership numbers. IGN reported a dramatic surge in Spotify streams for The Pointer Sisters' Hot Together, which featured in the trailer. The song experienced a 182,000% increase in global streams within just two hours of the trailer's release, highlighting the cultural resonance of the Grand Theft Auto series.

Sulinna Ong, Spotify’s Global Head of Editorial, commented on the 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 in the wake of the game's delay from fall 2025 to May 26, 2026. With expectations soaring, GTA 6 is poised to become the most significant entertainment launch ever, potentially setting new revenue records across both video games and movies.

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Rockstar's investment in GTA 6 exceeds $1 billion, underscoring the high stakes involved. However, the overwhelming interest in the trailers suggests that GTA 6's success is all but assured.

For those eager for more, IGN offers comprehensive coverage on GTA 6, including all the details unearthed so far, fan theories sparked by Trailer 2, and insights from Rockstar on the trailer's capture using a base PS5.