GTA 6: How to Watch the Extended Preview on Netflix and YouTube

The Rockstar Games surprised the industry by announcing the official broadcast of Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look, an in-depth preview with extended gameplay footage of one of the most anticipated titles of all time. The screening event will take place this Thursday, August 27, 2026, through a distribution window split between Netflix and YouTube.

If you want to catch all the reveals as they happen or prefer to wait for the free broadcast, check out the complete guide below with all platforms, times adjusted for Brazil, and what to expect from the presentation.

How the Broadcast Window Works (Netflix vs. YouTube)

The strategy adopted by Rockstar in partnership with Netflix introduces an unprecedented format for promoting major video game releases:

1. Exclusive Early Premiere on Netflix

The first screening of Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look will happen exclusively on the Netflix streaming service catalog. To watch this early screening, you need an active Netflix subscription. The dedicated event page is already available on the Netflix app, allowing users to add the title to their personal list to receive immediate notifications when it premieres.

2. Free Release on YouTube and Social Media

For players who don't have a Netflix subscription, Rockstar Games confirmed that all extended preview content will be published for free on its official YouTube channel and other social media exactly 6 hours after the Netflix launch.

GTA 6 Broadcast Times (Brasília Time)

Check out the full release schedule adapted for the Brazilian time zone (UTC-3):

What to Expect from the GTA 6 Extended Preview

According to behind-the-scenes info and preliminary announcements, the An Extended Look presentation will be the most detailed look at the inner systems of GTA 6 so far. Among the main highlights expected by the community are:

1. Exploration of Vice City and Leonida: Real-time demonstration of population density, volumetric lighting, dynamic weather, and the city's nightlife.
2. Dual Protagonist Dynamics: Detailed switching control between Lucia and Jason during heists, chases, and cooperative story missions.
3. Vehicle Physics and Interactivity: New vehicle deformation systems, realistic driving, and tactical response from law enforcement.
4. Interface and Combat Mechanics: Presentation of the weapon wheel menu, equipment customization, and new stealth mechanics.

Step-by-Step to Not Miss the Broadcast

1. On Netflix: Open the app on your console, Smart TV, phone, or PC, search for "Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look" and click "Add to My List" to be notified at 4:00 PM.
2. On YouTube: Go to the Rockstar Games YouTube channel, turn on notifications, and watch the premiere at 10:00 PM in 4K at 60 FPS.

Stay tuned here at Best Gamers for full coverage, frame-by-frame analysis, and all technical details revealed after the broadcast!