The premiere of Grand Theft Auto 6's extended trailer on Netflix experienced significant technical difficulties, with the streaming service temporarily crashing due to overwhelming viewer demand. Fans attempting to watch the highly anticipated reveal were met with a "Something Went Wrong" error message precisely at the moment the video was scheduled to go live.
This widespread outage affected Netflix's desktop, mobile, and console applications. The error message prompted users to "find lots to explore" elsewhere on the platform, indicating a surge in traffic likely caused by millions of players simultaneously logging on to catch the first substantial look at Rockstar Games' upcoming open-world title.
While the congestion caused a disruption, access to the roughly 20-minute showcase was reportedly restored within the hour for most users. The incident highlights the immense anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6. For context, Netflix last experienced a similar outage following the release of the Stranger Things Season 5 finale, which reportedly garnered over 59 million viewers on its first day, underscoring the significant viewership expectations for GTA 6's content.