Rockstar Games is set to premiere a major GTA 6 showcase on Netflix before it reaches YouTube. The Extended Look is scheduled for August 27, with viewing options for Netflix subscribers and viewers who plan to watch later for free.
When Is the GTA 6 Extended Look?
According to Forbes, the Extended Look premieres on Netflix at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 27, 2026. It will then be available for free on Rockstar’s YouTube channel and the official Grand Theft Auto VI website six hours later, at 9 p.m. ET the same day.
Rockstar announced the presentation with a 25-second video on August 6. The company has not confirmed a runtime or revealed what footage will appear in the presentation. Netflix vice president of nonfiction series Brandon Riegg described the fandom around GTA 6 as unprecedented, according to Forbes.
Timezone Breakdown for Both Premieres
If ET does not match your local time, here is the schedule for several regions, according to Insider Gaming.
| Region | Netflix Start | YouTube Start |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Time | 12:00 PM, Aug 27 | 6:00 PM, Aug 27 |
| Eastern Time | 3:00 PM, Aug 27 | 9:00 PM, Aug 27 |
| British Summer Time | 8:00 PM, Aug 27 | 2:00 AM, Aug 28 |
| Central European Summer Time | 9:00 PM, Aug 27 | 3:00 AM, Aug 28 |
| Australian Eastern Time | 5:00 AM, Aug 28 | 11:00 AM, Aug 28 |
Do You Need Netflix to Watch?
No. The Extended Look is included with any Netflix plan during the first six-hour window. Viewers who do not want to subscribe can watch the free YouTube and official-site release later that evening.
The presentation comes ahead of GTA 6’s November 19, 2026 launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Mark the calendar for August 27 to watch the GTA 6 Extended Look on Netflix or wait for its free release on YouTube and the official website.