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Who owns Grand Theft Auto?

Grand Theft Auto is owned by Take-Two (the United States, NASDAQ: TTWO).[1]

Key facts

Current owner
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. verified
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇺🇸 United States, New York, New York
Origin
🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Dundee
Founded
1997
Category
Internet & digitalPlatforms & devicesVideo games
Parent ticker
NASDAQ: TTWO
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Grand Theft Auto

Grand Theft Auto was created in Dundee by the studio that became Rockstar North, and its 2001 third instalment established the open-world template that most large games have used since. It is among the highest-grossing entertainment franchises ever made. Its 2013 instalment took in more in its first three days than any entertainment product in history at the time, film releases included.

Ownership timeline of Grand Theft Auto

Owners of Grand Theft Auto from 1997 to 2026 Take-Two 1997–present Take-Two 200020052010201520202025
  1. 1997 – present Take-Two [1] verified

Where Grand Theft Auto sits in Take-Two

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

Where Grand Theft Auto sits in Take-Two Tree of 7 brands under Take-Two. Take-Two Grand Theft Auto 2K Civilization NBA 2K Red Dead Redemption Rockstar Games and 1 more

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Grand Theft Auto?

The parent company of Grand Theft Auto is Take-Two, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.

Is Grand Theft Auto British or American?

Grand Theft Auto originated in the United Kingdom in 1997, but it is owned today by Take-Two, which is headquartered in the United States. So Grand Theft Auto is a British-origin brand under American ownership.

Is Grand Theft Auto still owned by Take-Two?

Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Grand Theft Auto is still owned by Take-Two. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-05-22 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 22 May 2026; retrieved 8 September 2026.

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