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Musk Shares Banned “Citizen Vigilante,” Sequel Promised 2027

6/28/2026

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Musk Posts Vigilante

Elon Musk posted “Citizen Vigilante” to his X account on June 26, letting his 240 million followers watch it for about 48 hours before it was removed on June 27.
Uwe Boll’s film, released in the U.S. on June 19, was banned in Germany after regulators denied an age rating, citing potential incitement of violence against migrants.
Boll announced on X that “Citizen Vigilante 2” will arrive in 2027, prompting Musk to say it will be even better.

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Musk Reports Views

The film released in the United States on June 19, 2026, via Quiver Distribution.
Elon Musk said the film got 8 million feed views and 5 million direct views by morning.
Director Uwe Boll wants to work with controversial actors, citing Kevin Spacey as an example.
Boll accused Hollywood of publicly opposing U.S. President Donald Trump while privately engaging him.

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Hammer Returns

Director Uwe Boll cast Armie Hammer in Frontier Crucible because the actor was canceled and wanted work.
Hammer, absent from Hollywood since 2021, appears in the film, his first role in three years.
The limited U.S. theatrical debut on June 19 reflects distribution uncertainty because of cultural backlash.
The release follows a trend of sidelined entertainers like Gina Carano and Roseanne Barr shifting to right-wing outlets after cancellations.

History

Historical Context

In 1947 the House Un-American Activities Committee blacklisted the “Hollywood Ten,” ten writers and directors, and Red Channels later named 151 entertainment figures, ending many careers. The practice faded after Dalton Trumbo received on-screen credit for Exodus in 1960, showing the blacklist’s decline. In 2026 Elon Musk promoted Uwe Boll’s film starring Armie Hammer, echoing that earlier suppression.

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Musk Posts Vigilante

Elon Musk posted “Citizen Vigilante” to his X account on June 26, letting his 240 million followers watch it for about 48 hours before it was removed on June 27.
Uwe Boll’s film, released in the U.S. on June 19, was banned in Germany after regulators denied an age rating, citing potential incitement of violence against migrants.
Boll announced on X that “Citizen Vigilante 2” will arrive in 2027, prompting Musk to say it will be even better.

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