How many GTA 6 trailers are there? What about Trailer 3?

Confirmed GTA VI Trailers

As of today, August 3, 2026, Rockstar Games has released two official trailers for Grand Theft Auto VI. There has been talk of a third trailer for months, but Rockstar has not announced it or set a release date.

The Two Trailers Already Released

The first trailer was released in December 2023. It was pure cinematic spectacle: it introduced Lucia and Jason in Vice City, featuring gunfights, car chases, and a general sense of chaos. According to YouTube’s public counter, it surpassed 100 million views in just a few months and broke records for a GTA trailer.

The second trailer arrived in May 2025, after nearly a year and a half of silence. This one broke with Rockstar’s usual pattern: it included cutscenes, but also featured segments with the in-game interface (HUD), visible character controls, and footage that more closely resembled what players would see on screen. The community interpreted this as a sign that Rockstar was growing more confident in the final product.

Trailer 3: Speculation and Partial Confirmations

Rockstar has not announced an official release date for the third trailer. But there are strong indications of when it might arrive.

Leakers like NateTheHate suggested in June 2026 that Rockstar would ramp up its campaign in August. That’s a rumor, not an announcement. What is official is that Take-Two, Rockstar’s parent company, confirmed that the global marketing rollout would begin in the summer of 2026—which is where the community’s estimated window of late July to mid-August comes from.

The gaming community, watching every move closely, is monitoring the official GTA VI website (gta6.rockstargames.com) and the Rockstar Newswire for changes that might signal the trailer’s imminent release. Take-Two’s earnings call on August 7 is seen as the key moment: that’s when major companies make their moves in front of investors, and that’s usually accompanied by an announcement.

What to Expect from Trailer 3

No verified source has described its content. What follows is what the community expects—not a confirmed leak—a video focused on gameplay rather than cutscenes, showcasing

• Action footage featuring the full in-game interface (compass, objectives, combat HUD)
• Dialogue scenes between Lucia and Jason with voice acting
• New locations in Vice City, including interiors of businesses and homes
• Driving and movement mechanics in the open world
• Clues about the mission system and campaign progression

The shift from cutscenes to gameplay matters because Rockstar usually makes this move once the game is presentable. With three and a half months to go until launch, it’s about time.

Context: How Other Rockstar Games Have Handled Trailers

Grand Theft Auto V was a marketing behemoth. Between the first trailer, in November 2011, and the launch, in September 2013, Rockstar released a series of videos over the course of nearly two years. The strategy was carefully paced: a cinematic reveal, followed by themed trailers for each main character, an official gameplay trailer, a GTA Online trailer, and more cinematics. Rockstar learned that players tired of waiting needed small doses of new content to keep anticipation alive.

Red Dead Redemption 2 picked up the pace in the final months. Announced in October 2016, it was followed by years of silence from Rockstar. But between May and October 2018, it released multiple trailers in quick succession, culminating in a launch trailer just 8 days before release. It was a change in tactics: Rockstar discovered that waiting too long dampens the hype, so it picked up the pace as the release date approached.

GTA VI has so far followed a more condensed pattern than GTA V: two trailers within 18 months, whereas for GTA V there was a gap of nearly 2 years. This suggests that Rockstar is more confident in the pace this time around, or simply that 2023–2026 are different years for gaming hype than 2011–2013.

Signs That Trailer 3 Is Coming Soon

• Marketing cycle activated: Take-Two has confirmed that the summer campaign is underway, and there aren’t many weeks left in August.
• Earnings call: On August 7, Take-Two will present its financial results to Wall Street. Announcing a trailer around that date maximizes media coverage.
• Proximity to launch: With three and a half months until November 19, this is the logical window to showcase gameplay.
• Retail preparation: Pre-orders opened on June 25, and retailers are already ready. A third trailer gives them the excuse to showcase it, both online and in-store.

What to Watch for Until November

Will Trailer 3 arrive in August or be delayed? The community is divided. What’s certain is that Rockstar needs to release it before November. Players need to see actual gameplay—not just cutscenes—before committing to a purchase. A 2–3-minute trailer featuring combat, missions, and driving would say more than any press release.

If there’s no Trailer 3 by the end of August, it will most likely arrive in September to extend the marketing campaign throughout the fall.

Update Aug. 7, 2026: The third official trailer now has a release date

Rockstar will premiere “Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look” on August 27, first on Netflix (9:00 p.m. in Spain) and six hours later on YouTube and the official website. Rockstar isn’t labeling it “Trailer 3”: the official name is “An Extended Look,” and any speculation that it will be a major look at the gameplay is simply media interpretation.