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You can watch Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look on Rockstar Games’ official YouTube channel without Netflix. Netflix had the first release window on August 27, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET; Rockstar’s YouTube channel and the official Grand Theft Auto VI website were scheduled to publish it at 9 p.m. ET that day.
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| Option | Release timing | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Netflix | August 27, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET | It was the first release window. Search Netflix in your local catalog to check whether it is currently available there. |
| Rockstar Games’ official YouTube channel | August 27, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET | The official upload followed the Netflix premiere by six hours and provides a way to watch without Netflix. |
| Official Grand Theft Auto VI website | August 27, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET | Rockstar named the site as another release destination. Current availability or playback behavior may vary by region or device. |
Rockstar’s announcement, quoted by Variety, gave the Netflix and later web release times. PC Gamer subsequently reported the video live on YouTube.
How to find it on YouTube
- Open YouTube and search for Rockstar Games’ official channel.
- Look for Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look on that channel, rather than relying on fan uploads.
- Open the official video to watch it. The release does not require a Netflix subscription.
How to check Netflix availability
Open Netflix and search for Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look in your local catalog. The premiere announcement confirms that Netflix had the first window, but it does not confirm that the video remains available in every country’s catalog today.
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Release times and time zones
The times above are Eastern Time (ET), not a fixed UTC offset. Daylight-saving rules affect the difference between ET and UTC, so convert from the stated ET time for your location rather than assuming one offset. The YouTube and website release was six hours after the Netflix premiere.
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