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GTA 6 vs World War 3: Which 'Sequel' Arrives First?

This meme repurposes a high-speed action scene from the DC Extended Universe, featuring The Flash and Superman racing. The Flash is overlaid with the text 'GTA-6', while Superman is labeled 'WORLD WAR 3'. The top caption reads: 'LET'S SEE WHICH SEQUEL WE GETTING FIRST 🗿🌹'. It humorously frames the long-awaited release of the *Grand Theft Auto 6* video game and the cultural fear/expectation of World War 3 as competing 'sequels' (GTA 6 is the next entry in the GTA franchise, while World War 3 would be a follow-up to World War 2), satirizing both gaming industry delays and global tension discourse.
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LET'S SEE WHICH SEQUEL WE GETTING FIRST 🗿🌹

Overview

This meme repurposes a high-speed action scene from the DC Extended Universe, featuring The Flash and Superman racing. The Flash is overlaid with the text 'GTA-6', while Superman is labeled 'WORLD WAR 3'. The top caption reads: 'LET'S SEE WHICH SEQUEL WE GETTING FIRST 🗿🌹'. It humorously frames the long-awaited release of the Grand Theft Auto 6 video game and the cultural fear/expectation of World War 3 as competing 'sequels' (GTA 6 is the next entry in the GTA franchise, while World War 3 would be a follow-up to World War 2), satirizing both gaming industry delays and global tension discourse.

Origin notes

According to the provided information, this meme originated from Reddit (under the Meme community). It is a remix/edited meme that takes a screenshot from a DC superhero film (likely Justice League or The Flash live-action movie) and adds text labels and a top caption to create a humorous comparison. It has been shared as a commentary on gaming culture and global current events within online communities.

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