The teaser opens with a wide shot of the sun setting over Los Santos, the sprawling fictional city based on Los Angeles. Palm trees sway in the breeze as the camera slowly zooms in, revealing the gritty streets below. The iconic Grove Street sign comes into view, and the familiar lowrider cars cruise past, setting the tone for nostalgia.

Cut to black.
Voiceover: “Welcome back, to the city of dreams… and nightmares.”

Quick flashes:

• Carl “CJ” Johnson, played by a rugged actor, returns to Grove Street, his face hardened by years away. He steps out of a car and looks up at his old house, the weight of the past heavy on his shoulders.
• Gang members are seen tagging walls, flashing signs, and rolling deep in lowriders.
• The camera pans across the city, from the neon-lit streets of Las Venturas to the dusty, desolate outskirts of San Fierro, showcasing the diversity and danger that lurks around every corner.

The teaser quickly transitions to intense action sequences—drive-by shootings, car chases, and chaotic police pursuits. Explosions rock the city as CJ races through alleyways on a dirt bike, dodging bullets and chaos. The bass-heavy soundtrack, reminiscent of early 2000s West Coast hip-hop, pulses through the scenes, evoking the energy and style of the original game.

Snippets of dialogue:

• CJ: “I came back for family. But now, I’m fighting for more than that.”
• Officer Tenpenny (shadowed in the background): “You think you can change this place, Johnson? This city’s been dirty long before you came back.”

Final shot:
CJ stands atop a skyscraper, looking out over the vast city of Los Santos as the camera pulls away, revealing the sprawling chaos below. He turns to the camera, determination in his eyes: “This is my home. And I’m taking it back.”