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We've compiled a list of movies to watch before GTA 6, including some classics that will be shown at Regal Cinemas over the course of the next week.
Regal Cinemas is hosting a GTA 6-inspired movie marathon leading up to the game's launch next Thursday. The marathon will kick off at the theater chain this Friday with Spring Breakers, starring Vanessa Hudgens, Selena Gomez, and James Franco. Every day until November 18, there will be a new movie showing, including Scarface, 2 Fast 2 Furious, and other beloved Miami-centric films. You can view the full list below.
Welcome to Miami, Bienvenidos a Miami!
Jet set to The 305 on the big screen through neon-soaked, action-packed cinema, featuring 2 Fast 2 Furious, Bad Boys II, Pain & Gain, Scarface, Spring Breakers, and Michael Mann’s new director’s cut of Miami Vice.
Buckle up and get ready for Gators, Tans, and Action.
November 13-18, exclusively at Regal.
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— Regal (@RegalMovies) November 6, 2026
It's a pretty good list on its own, and they're all great depictions of absurd crime stories in Miami. 2 Fast 2 Furious might not be the most critically-acclaimed film, but it is set in Miami, and Paul Walker and Eva Mendes make for a pretty good stand-in for Jason and Lucia. Spring Breakers definitely features the kind of Floridian debauchery you'd expect in a Grand Theft Auto game, while Scarface and Miami Vice are, of course, the bedrock of the original Grand Theft Auto: Vice City game.
If you don't have a Regal Cinema near you or are looking for other recommendations to enjoy at home, we've put together a small watch list for you ahead of GTA 6's launch.
Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
Bonnie and Clyde is almost certainly the primary inspiration for GTA 6. This film tells the true story of an infamous criminal couple, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, who go on a bloody crime spree across the United States. The movie was divisive when it was released, as it was hyper-violent, sympathized with its protagonists, and it was sexually charged. All of these ideas were pretty taboo during the era the film was released in, but it was eventually showered with award nominations and remains a classic to this day.
GTA 6 is all about a couple on the run, attempting to keep the faith in their relationship, despite a variety of obstacles that could theoretically tear them apart. Whether Jason and Lucia's story will have the same catastrophic ending as Bonnie and Clyde's remains to be seen, but it feels like required viewing before GTA 6.
True Romance
True Romance is one of the earliest works from Quentin Tarantino. The film follows a madly in-love couple who get way in over their heads, forcing them to go on the run. It also takes a lot of cues from Bonnie and Clyde, as you might imagine, though maybe isn't as bleak of a watch. It's still an incredibly brutal and morally deprived movie, but seems to have much more fun with it than Bonnie and Clyde, which may not come as a surprise to anyone who has ever seen a Quentin Tarantino movie.
Baby Driver
Baby Driver follows a young, music-obssesed getaway driver who goes by the name "Baby." He's been forced into a life of crime after making a deal with a nasty crime boss, but he attempts to drown out all of the chaos with an eclectic playlist of songs. All of the action in the film is synced to the beats and rhythm of his music, leading to some of the most inventive and satisfying set pieces you'll see in a film like this.
GTA 6 will allow players the ability to listen to music on the go, just like Baby, but the real reason this flick makes the list is because of its plot. Baby tries to unshackle himself from his life of crime once he forges a relationship with a waitress from a diner he frequents, putting the two into the crosshairs of some of the most dangerous folks in the city. It certainly seems like GTA 6 will at least partially revolve around Jason and Lucia trying to create a better life for themselves, and Baby Driver is anchored in that idea.
Badlands
Badlands is the first film from director Terrance Malick and follows a young man as he goes on a killing spree with his inappropriately-aged girlfriend. The movie was loosely based on the real life crimes of Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate. Badlands was actually a major inspiration for True Romance, with some of the music from the former being adapted for the latter.
The film was added to the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" in 1983. Once again, Badlands utilizes the themes that are central to GTA 6 with its lovers on the run storyline, though its characters seem to have less remorse than Jason and Lucia.
Ain't Them Bodies Saints
Ain't Them Bodies Saints follows yet another dastardly couple known as Bob and Ruth (played by Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara, respectively). Unlike other films on this list, the duo are separated early on in the film after Affleck's character is sent to prison. While he's locked up, Mara's character gives birth to a baby girl, eventually prompting Affleck to stage an escape so he can be reunited with his family. As you might imagine, many complications arise from this, and it leads to a lot of compelling drama.
Dexter
The final recommendation is the TV show Dexter, which is set in sunny Miami. The show follows a forensics expert in Miami's police department who moonlights as a serial killer. However, instead of taking the lives of the innoncents, he picks off those who fall through the cracks of the justice system. Narratively, there isn't really any crossover with GTA 6, but it would be shocking if there aren't Easter eggs or side quests that reference Dexter in the game. GTA 5 had Easter eggs referencing Dexter Morgan's name, Arthur Mitchell (one of Dexter's most infamous villains), and even had trash bags (presumably full of body parts) floating out in the ocean.
As a result, it may not hurt to familiarize yourself with at least the first season to have an idea of why there might be some pretty specific references hidden around Leonida. We're not sure if or how Dexter may be referenced in GTA 6, but it's also a great way to get acquainted with Miami's vibes ahead of launch.
With all of that said, GTA 6 is just a week and a half away. Pre-loading has already begun to roll out around the globe, leading to some fans trying to datamine details about the game with some minor results. Rockstar has also released new screenshots and merch in the final run-up to the game's launch, which should tide fans over in these final days.
GTA 6 will release on November 19 for Xbox Series X|S and PS5.
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