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Netflix Faces Boycott Over September 10 Post Amid Controversy Over Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Anniversary
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Netflix’s September 10 Post Triggers Outcry
The images show Eddie (Theo James) turning his head after a wedding scene. The post appeared on the one-year anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. Within hours, it amassed more than 20 million views and 132 000 likes, according to Hungarianconservative. Conservative users on X framed the caption as a reference to Kirk’s death and launched a coordinated boycott urging subscribers to cancel Netflix.
Context: Kirk’s Assassination and Its Aftermath
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was shot in the neck during a campus event on September 10, 2025. The killing sparked nationwide protests, a 33-hour manhunt, and the arrest of alleged gunman Tyler Robinson. In the following academic year, TPUSA reported a 64 % increase in college chapters and a 180 % surge in high-school clubs (New York Post).
Official Statements & Responses
Netflix officials told Fox News Digital and Newsweek that the caption referenced only a plot point from *The Gentlemen*, whose second season launched on September 3. A spokesperson called suggestions of a link to real-world events “inaccurate and ludicrous,” emphasizing that the post was intended to promote the series, not comment on any political incident.
Criticism & Opposition
Conservative commentators denounced the post as deliberate mockery. Libs of TikTok called it “DISGUSTING” and accused Netflix of “subtly mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination.” Daily Wire host Matt Walsh labeled the timing “a clear, despicable coincidence.”
Data & Statistics
- Post reach: >20 million views, 132 000 likes.
- Boycott calls: Accounts such as End Wokeness (3.9 million followers) urged cancellations; #CancelNetflix trended on X.
- TPUSA growth: 64 % rise in college chapters and 180 % increase in high-school clubs (New York Post).
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources diverge on the intent behind Netflix’s caption. Hungarianconservative and US Magazine present the post as a “mockery” of Kirk’s death, citing timing and wording. Fox News, Newsweek, and the Netflix spokesperson maintain it was an unrelated promotional tweet. No independent verification of Netflix’s internal decision-making has been provided, leaving the motive ambiguous.
Verbatim Quotes
- “This is DISGUSTING Netflix appears to be subtly mocking Charlie Kirk’s ass*ssination on this anniversary of his death. Woke Netflix hates us. So glad I cancelled my subscription,” — Libs of TikTok
- “Despite the uptick in violence and the increased threats that everybody at Turning Point USA has been experiencing after his assassination, I think we're more emboldened than ever to continue to stay on the ground because Charlie's entire thing was about having conversations with people to reach out to the other side,” — Savanah Hernandez, TPUSA reporter
Outlook
Netflix has not announced corrective action or policy changes regarding social-media content tied to sensitive dates. Conservative boycott organizers continue to urge cancellations, while the streaming service emphasizes that its promotional practices remain unchanged. The dispute underscores ongoing tension between cultural producers and political activists over the interpretation of seemingly neutral content posted on historically charged anniversaries.
