GTA 6 trailer challenges Infinity War’s massive viewership

If you ever needed proof that the internet still collectively loses its mind over GTA, look no further than Rockstar's first drop for Grand Theft Auto VI. The GTA 6 trailer has climbed to over 269 million views on its main official upload, putting it shoulder to shoulder with cinematic giants like the Avengers Infinity War trailer. It is wild watching a tight 90 second burst of neon, chaos and couple drama compete with a decade of Marvel build up.

To be clear, no industry body has officially declared it the single most viewed trailer on YouTube. Still, the GTA 6 trailer already pulled ahead of Infinity War and shows no sign of slowing. The trailer already set a Guinness World Record for the most viewed video game reveal on YouTube in 24 hours. With a start like that, it would not be surprising to claim another milestone.

Why the new GTA trailer hit different

Maybe it is the chaos of Leonida. Maybe it is Lucia and Jason's Bonnie and Clyde energy. Or maybe we are all starved for the next chapter after a decade of squeezing every last drop out of GTA V. Whatever the reason, the new GTA trailer did not just trend. It detonated.

The hype is rolling on despite Rockstar confirming that development is now targeting November 2026. Only GTA could pull off a delay and still trend like someone leaked free money. The excitement has not cooled either because the second GTA 6 trailer is already sitting above 140 million views, acting like a sequel that knows exactly how famous it is.

What the GTA 6 trailer reveals about today

There is something refreshing about watching a game trailer spark the kind of chatter usually reserved for massive film releases. It is a reminder that gaming has become event culture. GTA VI is shaping up to be the kind of release that gets group chats buzzing, office breaks hijacked and entire weekends blocked off before the game even exists.

So whether the GTA 6 trailer officially claims the all-time crown or simply settles near the top, it is already walking into the room like the headliner of a gaming event.