Citizen Vigilante gets global distribution following free promo from Elon Musk
A.V. Club • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Director Uwe Boll acknowledges both positive and negative impacts of Elon Musk promoting his film for free on X, noting the free publicity but questioning the financial return.
- Musk encouraged people to download the movie before it had been in theaters for two weeks, raising concerns about lost revenue despite increased exposure.
- Boll estimates the film has earned around $600,000 from digital platforms against a $2 million budget, indicating limited financial success so far.
- While some viewers may support the film's political message and contribute financially, the movie's home-only availability reduces the likelihood of major box office success.
- Boll is planning a sequel for 2027 and will assess the financial outcomes of this release strategy in the coming weeks.
