{
  "id": 19231920,
  "title": "Here Are Some Movies to Watch Before GTA 6 (Including Some You Can Watch in Theaters)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/here-are-some-movies-to-watch-before-gta-6-including-some-you-can",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-09T21:57:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/here-are-some-movies-to-watch-before-gta-6-including-some-you-can-watch-in-theaters"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Here are some movies to watch before GTA 6, including a few that will be shown at Regal Cinemas during an upcoming movie marathon. The marathon, which starts Friday, November 10, includes films such as Spring Breakers, Scarface, 2 Fast 2 Furious, and Miami Vice. The marathon will run through November 18 at Regal Cinemas. Here are the movies to watch:\n\n1. Spring Breakers: This film features Vanessa Hudgens, Selena Gomez, and James Franco as college students who get involved in crime. This movie is a great representation of the kind of debauchery players can expect in GTA 6.\n2. Scarface: A classic crime drama that explores the rise and fall of a Cuban drug lord in Miami. This film is a direct inspiration for the game's setting and atmosphere.\n3. 2 Fast 2 Furious: A high-octane action film that showcases Miami's streets filled with fast cars and crime. This movie, starring Paul Walker and Eva Mendes, is set in Miami and provides a fun prequel to GTA 6.\n4. Bad Boys II: Another action-packed film featuring Martin Lawrence and Will Smith as Miami detectives. The movie is filled with crime and chaos, making it a great addition to the GTA 6 prequel watchlist.\n5. Pain & Gain: While not set in Miami, this film features a group of friends who become involved in crime after getting caught up in a bodybuilding scheme. The movie provides a glimpse into the world of crime that players can expect in GTA 6.\n6. Bonnie and Clyde: This classic crime drama is a direct inspiration for GTA 6's story. It follows the violent crime spree of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, who go on the run together.\n7. True Romance: Quentin Tarantino's early work follows a love story between two criminals, Bonnie and Clyde. The film is full of violence and moral depravity, making it a must-watch before GTA 6.\n8. Baby Driver: A unique film about a getaway driver named Baby who uses music to help him navigate through his crime-filled life. This movie showcases the importance of music in GTA 6, as players will be able to listen to tunes while driving.\n9. Badlands: This film follows a young man and his girlfriend as they embark on a killing spree. The movie shares similar themes with GTA 6, such as lovers on the run and the consequences of their actions.\n10. Ain't Them Bodies Saints: This movie, starring Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara, tells the story of a couple separated by prison. The duo's love story is full of complications and drama, much like the relationship between Jason and Lucia in GTA 6.\n11. Dexter: While not directly related to GTA 6, this TV show set in Miami provides Easter eggs and side quests that players can look forward to in the game. The show's protagonist, Dexter, is a forensic expert who moonlights as a serial killer, adding an interesting twist to the crime genre.",
  "summary": "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.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}