There is no GTA: San Andreas live-action movie starring Will Smith, nor is there any official project of this nature in development. The rumors surrounding such a film stem from a fan-made trailer uploaded by KH Studio on YouTube. This trailer uses AI-generated content and deepfake technology to depict Will Smith as CJ (Carl Johnson), the protagonist of the iconic video game. Despite its viral popularity, with over 237k views, the trailer is entirely fictional. Rockstar Games has not announced any plans for a Grand Theft Auto movie adaptation, and Will Smith’s involvement remains purely speculative and unfounded.
There is no confirmed spending budget, release date, or success story for a GTA: San Andreas live-action movie because such a project does not exist. The rumors about this hypothetical film were sparked by a fan-made trailer that falsely suggested Will Smith would star as CJ in an adaptation of the beloved video game. This trailer was created using AI tools and existing footage to craft a convincing but ultimately fake depiction of what such a movie might look like.
Rockstar Games has historically been hesitant to adapt their games into films or TV shows due to concerns about losing creative control over their intellectual properties. Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games, has explicitly stated that while Hollywood studios have approached them with offers for adaptations, they have consistently declined these proposals. Houser emphasized that Rockstar values maintaining full control over their stories and characters within the gaming medium rather than risking potential misrepresentation in other formats.
Although recent successes like The Last of Us series and Super Mario Bros. movie have reignited interest in video game adaptations, Rockstar has shown no indication of changing its stance on this matter. As of now, there are no official plans for any Grand Theft Auto film adaptation—let alone one featuring Will Smith or focusing on the storyline of GTA: San Andreas.
