Netflix's Latest Release Officially Takes Over Streaming, and It's Not a Movie or Series

Image via Netflix Published Sep 12, 2026, 8:46 AM EDT Rotten Tomatoes | Letterboxd | Metacritic Carolyn Jenkins is a voracious consumer of film and television. She graduated from Long Island University with an MFA in Screenwriting and Producing where she learned the art of character, plot, and structure. The best teacher is absorbing media and she spends her time reading about different worlds from teen angst to the universe of Stephen King. Sign in to your Collider account Netflix has a history of putting its finger on the pulse of what matters, from Stranger Things to Squid Game. The newest hot ticket item, however, is not a movie or television series. As everyone came down with Grand Theft Auto fever, the streamer followed suit. Grand Theft Auto VI is imminent after 13 years of waiting, and Netflix has just the thing to tide fans over before its release. The 23-minute-long featurette, Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look, has exploded in the pop culture zeitgeist. As Netflix continues to find its niche in the new world order of streaming, the early look at the new video game has driven viewers to the platform in droves. According to FlixPatrol, the short feature has had 14,000 hours of viewership in just one week. This bodes well for the game that is one of the most anticipated of the year. Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look gives viewers a hint at what is to come, and it does not disappoint. ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ May Be the Crowning Achievement For the Video Game Series It goes without saying that in the decade that fans have been waiting for a new Grand Theft Auto game to be released, there have been some major achievements in the industry. When Grand Theft Auto V first came out, The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt had not been released. Since then, it won Game of the Year, while The Last of Us Part I was remade, and The Last of Us Part II was released. It is a brave new world, and the extended look into Grand Theft Auto VI seems to indicate that there is a reward for patience. The featurette introduces Jason and Lucia, partners in crime – and in life if gamers choose to do so. This game marks the return to Vice City, a fictionalized version of Miami. Together, they try to rise through the ranks of the criminal world while maintaining personal relationships and even their own physique, depending on how gamers play. The upcoming game has outdone itself in comparison to all other Grand Theft Auto ventures, if the brief hint at the gameplay is any indication. The details present in the short are nothing short of miraculous. The animation seems to be worth the wait, as are the complexities of gameplay. Players have the option to romance their partner and can choose options like holding hands and texting each other. They can also switch back and forth between Jason and Lucia at will. Players can also take their avatars to the gym if that is how they desire to spend their time. This new Grand Theft Auto adventure is more than dabbling in realism. The attention to detail is mind-blowing and far exceeds the potential of previous games. The inside look at this new iteration is more than a gameplay trailer. It shows off the lengths Rockstar went to impress potential gamers. Those who may not have initially had a mind to play the game may want to after its exposure on Netflix. It seems that video games are back, and many people will be taking the day off when this one is released on November 19. Released November 19, 2026 ESRB Rating Pending - Likely Mature 17+ Developer(s) Rockstar Games Publisher(s) Rockstar Games Engine Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE) Multiplayer Online Multiplayer Prequel(s) Grand Theft Auto 5