Elon Musk sparked controversy after sharing the full version of Armie Hammer’s latest film Citizen Vigilante on X, giving his more than 240 million followers free access to the film, which was banned in Germany over concerns it could incite violence against immigrants.The film remained available on Musk’s account for about 48 hours before it was removed. It was also posted by its writer and director, German filmmaker Uwe Boll, and has since been reuploaded by other X users.Citizen Vigilante was released in the US on June 19. In it, Hammer plays Sanders, a wealthy American living in Croatia who becomes a dangerous vigilante targeting violent criminals, rapists, and corrupt judges. As his campaign gains attention online, he becomes both a wanted man and an unlikely public hero.The film was refused an age rating in Germany because regulators believed its violent content and anti-immigrant themes could encourage violence against migrants. The Telegraph reported that the film was banned in the country over its depiction of extreme violence and its anti-immigrant message.The story takes Hammer’s character on a violent mission across Europe to eliminate criminal immigrants. The cast also includes Costas Mandylor, Desiree Giorgetti, Stefan Menkes, Neb Chupin and Mukit Abdul Hamid.After Musk’s post, the film climbed the Apple TV charts. Responding to the post that Citizen Vigilante reached No. 2 on Apple TV, Musk wrote: “Citizen Vigilante 2 will be even better.”Boll also announced on X that a sequel, Citizen Vigilante 2, is scheduled to be released in 2027The film marks one of Hammer’s first major roles since his Hollywood career came to a halt in 2021 following allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct. Hammer denied the allegations and after a lengthy investigation, Los Angeles prosecutors declined to file criminal charges against him in 2023.Speaking previously to The Hollywood Reporter, Hammer described landing the role as an emotional moment.“I’m pretty sure I cried,” he said. “That was just the moment I felt like: I’m going to do what I love more than anything else besides my kids. I would have done a cat food commercial. I just wanted to work again.”Reflecting on the allegations and the damage they did to his career, Hammer said: “I created these problems for myself. This didn’t happen to me by a random accident. I didn’t do what people are saying I did. But I brought very dangerous and unsafe people into my life, and I messed up people in my life and here we are.”The film has also received strong critical response. In its review, Variety described Citizen Vigilante as “a violent, incoherent, morally bankrupt piece of exploitation” and said that Hammer’s attempted comeback “can only be a loss for this project.”