“Citizen Vigilante,” an action thriller starring Armie Hammer and directed by Uwe Boll, is getting a surge in attention after Elon Musk briefly posted the full film on X for free. Multiple outlets report the link is active for about 48 hours, drawing a sharp increase in viewing and marketing momentum. The film is set in Croatia and follows a businessman who becomes a vigilante after targeting immigrant criminals. It has drawn controversy for its depiction of immigrants and related themes. Reports say the movie was banned in Germany, with at least one account describing issues tied to “inciting violence against immigrants.”
In the business fallout, Quiver Distribution is reported to have acquired worldwide distribution rights for the film, while excluding certain territories including the U.K., German-speaking markets, South Korea, and Taiwan. Variety and other outlets say Quiver had already released the film in North America on June 19. Coverage also notes Musk’s posts included remarks about a sequel, with some reporting that “Citizen Vigilante 2” is planned. Separately, reporting mentions Hammer’s recent return to screen amid prior allegations that he denies.
