Elon Musk Streams Controversial Film 'Citizen Vigilante' on X

WHO:

Variety - Elon Musk, Armie Hammer, Uwe Boll

Deadline - Elon Musk, Armie Hammer, Uwe Boll

Newsweek - Armie Hammer

WHAT:

TechRadar - "Citizen Vigilante" hit No.2 on the US streaming charts.

Variety - Elon Musk posted Armie Hammer’s film “Citizen Vigilante” on his X account.

Deadline - The film was made available to stream in its entirety for 48 hours.

Newsweek - “Citizen Vigilante” features Armie Hammer as a vigilante who kills migrant criminals.

WHERE:

Variety - The film was banned in Germany.

Newsweek - The film is effectively banned in Germany.

WHEN:

Variety - The film was posted on X on a Friday and went dark on Saturday.

Deadline - The film was uploaded to the platform formerly known as Twitter on a Thursday.

WHY:

Newsweek - The film was effectively banned in Germany due to its content.

HOW:

Variety - The link to the film was active for about 48 hours before being removed.

(UPDATED June 28, 2026 01:36 UTC)

"Citizen Vigilante" has made a significant impact by reaching the number two spot on the US streaming charts, according to TechRadar. This achievement highlights the growing popularity of the series among viewers. As audiences continue to engage with the content, it seems poised to maintain its strong presence in the streaming landscape.

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(UPDATED June 27, 2026 23:18 UTC)

Elon Musk recently shared Armie Hammer’s film "Citizen Vigilante" on his X account, where it was available to stream for 48 hours before being taken down. The film, which features Hammer as a vigilante targeting migrant criminals, has been effectively banned in Germany due to its controversial content. The film was uploaded to the platform formerly known as Twitter on a Thursday and went dark the following Saturday.