Scientology ‘speed running’ trend has Hollywood abuzz and church unhappy
A trend known as 'speed running,' involving young people rushing the Church of Scientology's Hollywood headquarters, has gained viral attention on social media platforms like TikTok, prompting concern from church officials who condemn the acts as trespassing and harassment. The church has reported incidents to law enforcement and is reviewing legal remedies after staff were injured during some of the intrusions. While the trend was reportedly started by an 18-year-old content creator, critics including former member Leah Remini argue the stunts may unintentionally reinforce the church's narrative rather than expose its practices.
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The Scientology building on Hollywood Boulevard. Photograph: George Rose/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe Scientology building on Hollywood Boulevard. Photograph: George Rose/Getty ImagesLos AngelesScientology ‘speed running’ trend has LA abuzz and church unhappyReligious group ‘reviewing all available remedies’ after clips of young people rushing its buildings in ‘raids’ go viralUwa Ede-OsifoThu 30 Apr 2026 21.40 EDTLast modified on Thu 30 Apr 2026 21.56 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleOn any given day, Los Angeles’s Hollywood Boulevard teems with tourists and street performers clustered near the area’s many landmarks.
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