diff --git a/dvc/commands/gc.py b/dvc/commands/gc.py
index 1350b9362..04b7d4d7f 100644
--- a/dvc/commands/gc.py
+++ b/dvc/commands/gc.py
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ class CmdGC(CmdBase):
         logger.warning(msg)
 
         msg = "Are you sure you want to proceed?"
-        if not self.args.force and not ui.confirm(msg):
+        if not self.args.dry and not self.args.force and not ui.confirm(msg):
             return 1
 
         self.repo.gc(