GTA 6 Extended Look Arrives Tonight on Netflix: How to Watch the New Trailer Live and What to Expect

Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) is set to receive its biggest official showcase yet, with Rockstar Games preparing to release an extended look at the highly anticipated game. The showcase is expected to reveal more about the game's gameplay, story, characters and open-world systems.

The extended GTA 6 trailer will premiere exclusively on Netflix before becoming available on Rockstar Games' YouTube channel and the official GTA 6 website. The showcase arrives after several leaks revealed gameplay footage ahead of the official presentation.

Rockstar Games acknowledged the recent GTA 6 leaks, describing them as "heartbreaking" for the development team while saying it was excited for fans to finally see the game's extended look.

GTA 6 Extended Look: How to Watch in India

Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look will premiere on Netflix on Thursday, August 27 at 3pm ET. For viewers in India, the showcase will begin at 12:30am IST on August 28.

The Netflix page for the event is already live, and viewers can set a reminder through the streaming service.

Here are the key details:

• Date: August 27, 2026
• Netflix premiere: 3pm ET
• India time: 12:30am IST on August 28
• Where to watch: Netflix
• Free viewing: Rockstar's YouTube channel and GTA 6 website six hours later
• Free release time in India: 6:30am IST on August 28

Those without a Netflix subscription will be able to watch the extended look on Rockstar Games' YouTube channel and the official GTA 6 website from 9pm ET on August 27, which translates to 6:30am IST on August 28.

Rockstar has also confirmed that creators will be able to share reaction videos on YouTube and other social media platforms after the Netflix premiere.

What to Expect From the GTA 6 Extended Look

Rockstar has not revealed exactly what will be shown during the presentation. However, the extended showcase is expected to provide a much deeper look at GTA 6 gameplay, its open world and its two protagonists, Lucia and Jason.

The presentation could also reveal additional details about the game's story and the criminal world of Leonida. Rockstar's official premise follows Jason and Lucia after a failed score pulls them into a criminal conspiracy spanning the state.

Fans could also get a better understanding of how the two-character system works, including how players switch between Jason and Lucia during gameplay.

GTA 6 Gameplay, Map and Missions Could Be Revealed

The extended showcase could provide more information about the game's missions, side activities and open-world systems. Rockstar may also finally showcase more of Vice City and the wider Leonida map.

Recent leaks have largely focused on Jason and reportedly showed activities including driving, robberies, combat and exploring Vice City's nightlife. The official showcase could therefore shift the focus towards Lucia and provide a clearer picture of how both characters fit into the game.

There is also speculation that Rockstar could tease the next version of Grand Theft Auto Online, although details remain unconfirmed.

GTA 6 Release Date

Rockstar Games currently plans to release Grand Theft Auto 6 on November 19, 2026. The extended look could provide one of the most detailed previews of the game before launch and potentially answer several questions that have remained unanswered since its announcement.

With the game already generating enormous interest, the showcase is expected to be a major event for GTA fans and could reveal just how ambitious Rockstar's next open-world title will be.