Netflix’s exclusive preview of Grand Theft Auto 6 dominated the streaming platform’s charts during its debut week, drawing 31.1 million views across four days. The 27-minute extended look, which premiered on Thursday, August 27, maintained the top position on Netflix’s English-language film rankings in 87 of 93 countries tracked globally, establishing itself as the week’s most-watched title before becoming available on other platforms.
The content showcased gameplay and cinematic footage from Rockstar Games’ highly anticipated title, providing fans with their most comprehensive look at the game to date. Featuring protagonists Jason and Lucia navigating the fictional Vice City, the special represented a significant milestone as Netflix’s first major venture into gaming-related entertainment. The extended preview will precede the game’s official release scheduled for November 19 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S consoles.
While Netflix counted 31.1 million views in its four-day measurement window, the video accumulated over 17 million views on YouTube’s Rockstar Games account following its release there. The difference in viewership numbers reflects distinct counting methodologies between platforms—Netflix measures views based on total hours divided by runtime, whereas YouTube counts any video play as a single view regardless of completion or repeat viewing.
Originally reported by Variety →
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