The highly anticipated second trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 has set a historic milestone as the fastest-growing video launch ever. Released unexpectedly on May 6, 2025, GTA 6's Trailer 2 shattered viewership records within a single day—not just among video games, but across all media on the internet.

GTA 6's Trailer 1 stunned fans in December 2023, offering a glimpse of what the next installment in the open-world franchise would bring. Within its first 24 hours, GTA 6 Trailer 1 garnered 93 million views on YouTube, becoming the most-watched video game reveal trailer ever. Naturally, expectations for GTA 6 Trailer 2 skyrocketed, but Rockstar Games remained silent throughout 2024. The studio finally broke its silence last week on May 2, announcing a delay to May 26, 2026, from the originally planned Fall 2025 release.

The GTA 6 delay announcement disappointed fans who had waited nearly 18 months for an update. However, Rockstar softened the blow by unexpectedly dropping Trailer 2 on Tuesday, May 6, along with a trove of screenshots and story details. A recent report from The Hollywood Reporter revealed that GTA 6 Trailer 2 amassed over 475 million views across all platforms—including YouTube, TikTok, and Twitter—in its first 24 hours, making it the fastest-growing video launch in internet history. This data comes directly from Rockstar Games, confirming its authenticity.

Since the record was announced, GTA 6 Trailer 2's viewership has surpassed 500 million and continues to rise. For context, the previous record-holder—Deadpool and Wolverine—gathered 365 million views in its first 24 hours, while GTA 6's Trailer 1 currently sits at around 255 million lifetime views on YouTube. The overwhelming engagement with Trailer 2 confirms that anticipation for GTA 6 is unmatched in entertainment history, and the game is poised for unprecedented commercial success upon its May 26, 2026 release.

Beyond its record-breaking performance, GTA 6 Trailer 2 also provided nearly three minutes of footage showcasing the game's world. It highlighted protagonist Jason Duval, his dynamic with co-protagonist Lucia Caminos, key side characters, and the game's stunning graphical fidelity. Rockstar recently confirmed that GTA 6 Trailer 2 was captured entirely in-game on a PS5, blending "equal parts gameplay and cutscenes."