Scientology 'speedrun' TikTok trend has teens mapping Hollywood buildings
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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A viral TikTok challenge has emerged in Hollywood where teenagers are attempting to visit and document Scientology facilities as part of a social media trend. The movement, characterized as a 'speedrun' style challenge, has prompted multiple incidents across the city. While some participants frame their actions as a form of social activism and criticism of the organization, Church of Scientology representatives have escalated the situation by filing formal complaints with the Los Angeles Police Department, classifying the visits as hate crimes and seeking legal intervention to prevent further trespassing incidents.
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