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Elon Musk Shares 'Citizen Vigilante' Film on X; Director Announces Sequel

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Elon Musk Posts Controversial Film Citizen Vigilante to X, Prompting Sequel Announcement

Elon Musk posted the independent action film Citizen Vigilante to his X account on Friday, June 27, 2025, making it available for free to his approximately 240 million followers. The link to the film was active for approximately 48 hours before being removed on Saturday, June 28. The film's director, Uwe Boll, subsequently announced a sequel.

Film Content and Release

Citizen Vigilante stars Armie Hammer as an American in Europe who is on a mission to eliminate criminal migrants. Other cast members include Costas Mandylor, Désirée Giorgetti, Steffen Mennekes, Neb Chupin, and Mukit Abdul Hamid.

The film was released in the United States on June 19, 2025, and is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 0% critics score based on a review from Variety, which described it as "violent, incoherent, morally bankrupt." The film's audience score on the platform is above 90%.

Distribution and Availability

Distribution of Citizen Vigilante varies by region:

  • Germany: The film has been reportedly banned, with the FSK ratings board declining to classify it, effectively blocking its commercial release. The film's depiction of violence and anti-migrant themes was cited by The Telegraph as the reason for the ban.
  • Canada: Available to rent or buy via Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.
  • Australia: No confirmed streaming, rental, or purchase options have been announced.
  • Worldwide: The free posting on X has ended.

Statements and Reactions

"‘Citizen Vigilante 2’ will be even better."

On Friday, June 27, 2025, Elon Musk replied to a post indicating the film reached the #2 position on Apple TV charts, writing the above. On Saturday, June 28, director Uwe Boll announced that Citizen Vigilante 2 is scheduled for release in 2027.

Background on Armie Hammer

Actor Armie Hammer's career was impacted in 2021 following sexual assault allegations, which he denied. In 2023, prosecutors declined to file charges related to these allegations.