Citizen Vigilante

Citizen Vigilante is a 2026 vigilante action thriller written, directed, and produced by Uwe Boll. Starring Armie Hammer as Michael Sanders and Costas Mandylor as Interpol Chief Henry, the film follows a former U.S. Army officer who becomes a masked vigilante after witnessing what he believes is the collapse of law, order, and the justice system. Told through a nonlinear narrative, the story explores themes of crime, justice, vigilantism, political extremism, and the consequences of taking the law into one’s own hands.

In Citizen Vigilante, After relocating to Europe to manage his late father’s business, Michael Sanders secretly wages a violent campaign against criminals and corrupt officials whom he believes have escaped legal punishment. While many citizens view him as a hero, law enforcement launches an intense investigation to uncover his identity. As Interpol Chief Henry closes in, Sanders continues targeting individuals connected to violent crimes, believing that the legal system has failed innocent victims. His actions spark widespread public debate over justice, public safety, and the limits of vigilante violence.

Throughout the film, Sanders confronts criminals, corrupt authority figures, and organized crime while evading capture by police. The escalating conflict culminates in violent confrontations with law enforcement and a public declaration that citizens must defend themselves when institutions fail. The film presents controversial political themes surrounding immigration, crime, government policy, and public security, making it one of Uwe Boll’s most debated and polarizing projects.

Featuring fast-paced action, gunfights, suspense, thriller elements, and a morally complex protagonist, Citizen Vigilante examines the dangers of revenge, extrajudicial justice, and societal division. The film generated significant controversy due to its political subject matter and depiction of vigilantism, receiving highly polarized reactions from critics, audiences, and public figures.