'Grand Theft Auto VI' video somehow was Netflix's top movie last week
Netflix recently streamed an extended gameplay trailer for 'Grand Theft Auto VI,' which unexpectedly topped the platform's English-language film list. The massive viewership highlights the intense cultural anticipation surrounding the upcoming Rockstar Games title.
Why it matters
The success of a video game trailer on a major streaming platform signals a shift in how gaming content is consumed and marketed to mainstream audiences.
Hear this story On Aug. 27, Netflix shared a 27-minute extended look at the gameplay for one of the most anticipated video game releases of the last 10 years — " Grand Theft Auto VI ." The fervor surrounding this game, which is set to be released on Nov. 19, quickly turned into views as it topped the English language film list with 31.1 million views "and hit No. 1 in 87 of the 93 countries tracked globally," according to a press release from the streamer.
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