Fact Check: Did the 1998 film ‘Snake Eyes’ predict Charlie Kirk’s shooting?
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: In the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s shooting on September 10, 2025, a wave of viral posts suggested that the 1998 movie 'Snake Eyes,' directed by Brian De Palma and starring Nicolas Cage, had predicted the event.
Social media users pointed to a character named Charles Kirkland being shot in the neck, a boxer whose name resembled Kirk’s alleged killer, and a date that some claimed matched the real-life killing. These similarities were presented as evidence of a “prediction,” prompting curiosity and concern among some online audiences. But is there any truth to these claims? Let’s find out!
Viral post claims 'Snake Eyes' predicted Charlie Kirk’s death
The core of the viral narrative revolves around the character Charles Kirkland in 'Snake Eyes,' who is shot in the neck during a boxing match. Social media posts highlighted that one of the characters involved in the plot, Lincoln Tyler, shared a last name with the first name of Kirk’s suspect, Tyler Robinson.
Some posts even connected the fictional Hurricane Jezebel in the movie to the satirical website Jezebel, which ran an article joking about paying witches to curse Kirk days before his death.
Other claims stated that the killing in the movie occurred on September 10 — the same date as Kirk’s real-life death — implying a remarkable coincidence or “prediction.” The viral content often included screenshots or low-resolution clips from the film, emphasizing the supposed parallels in a dramatic fashion.
Fact Check: False, no evidence the 1998 film foretold Charlie Kirk’s shooting
While 'Snake Eyes' does feature a character named Charles Kirkland being shot in the neck, the similarities largely end there. The film’s shooting incident occurs on September 19, not September 10, and takes place during a boxing match rather than an outdoor university event.
Kirkland is portrayed as the US Secretary of Defense, unlike Kirk, who was a political commentator with no government role. Furthermore, the investigation in the movie involves a coordinated conspiracy, whereas authorities in Kirk’s case have identified only a single suspect.
No evidence has emerged linking the suspect to the film or suggesting he was inspired by it. Law enforcement sources have not referenced 'Snake Eyes' in the investigation, and no manifestos, statements, or materials have tied the killing to the movie.
Some of the supposed parallels — such as the “Tyler” connection and Hurricane Jezebel — appear to be coincidental or exaggerated for social media virality. Additionally, confusion over dates likely arose from low-resolution footage, where “19” may have appeared as “10,” fueling the misleading narrative.
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