The Purge 6: Work on the script has been completed!

Time for another Purge: After "The Forever Purge", which was actually intended as the conclusion of the extremely successful horror series, it seems that it will continue after all. In an interview with the horror platform Bloody Disgusting, director James DeMonaco revealed that the script for "The Purge 6" has actually been completed.

Apparently, he revised or even completely rewrote the original version. He received support from his wife, with whom he worked on the text:

"It's been really fun to write. And I'm writing with my wife, so I'm getting a nice female perspective, and that's been really fun."

DeMonaco also announced that the sixth part has a few surprises in store. The female characters in particular will take center stage this time:

"Then we create some real great female heroes in this one. There's some really amazing women. We've had some great women in the past, but real warrior women come forth here in a way that we haven't really explored on Purge night."

The return of a popular character from previous films also seems likely. Fans are now speculating whether this means Frank Grillo, who became a fan favorite as Sgt. Leo Barnes in "The Purge: Anarchy" and "The Purge: Election Year". The finished script is already with Jason Blum, the producer behind Blumhouse Productions, the successful company that has also produced horror hits such as "Paranormal Activity" and "Insidious" in addition to "The Purge".

DeMonaco hopes that production can start soon. So if everything goes according to plan, "The Purge 6" could be released in cinemas as early as the end of 2026. We are excited!

Review: The Purge series – a decade of lawlessness

When the first "The Purge" film was released in 2013, hardly anyone could have guessed that it would become one of the most successful and long-lasting horror franchises in modern cinema. The premise was as simple as it was terrifying: in the near future, the US government has introduced a law that legalizes all crime for twelve hours once a year – murder, robbery, arson, anything goes. What begins as a socio-political experiment turns out to be a merciless reckoning with human nature. Over the past ten years, the series has not only grossed over 500 million dollars worldwide, but has also reinvented itself thematically time and again. Time for a look back at every night of the Purge.

The Purge (2013)

The first film laid the foundation for the franchise. Director and screenwriter James DeMonaco staged a claustrophobic home invasion thriller. It centers on the wealthy Sandin family, who live in a chic suburban housing estate and actually want to survive the Purge night in safety. But when the son lets a victim seeking help into the house, a brutal siege begins.

With a modest budget of just 3 million dollars, the film focused primarily on suspense, a claustrophobic atmosphere and the question of how far people would go if they were allowed to carry out violence with impunity. "The Purge" was a surprise success at the box office and showed that there was also a socio-critical idea behind the shocking premise: the film raises questions about class differences, the culture of violence and moral decay.

The Purge: Anarchy (2014)

The sequel followed just one year later – and it broadened the perspective. Instead of once again focusing on a single family, DeMonaco shifted the action to the streets of Los Angeles. "Anarchy" is less of a chamber play and more of an urban action thriller that reveals the nightmare of Purge Night in all its brutality.

Here we meet Sgt. Leo Barnes, played by Frank Grillo, who quickly became a fan favorite. He actually wanted to use the night to kill his son's murderer, but instead he becomes the protector of a group of random acquaintances. "Anarchy" deepened the political dimension of the Purge: the government uses the night not only to "cleanse" society, but also as a perfidious means of reducing the population of the poorer classes.

The Purge: Election Year (2016)

The series reached its political climax with the third part. "Election Year" combines the Purge theme with a tough election campaign. Senator Charlie Roan, a survivor of a Purge massacre, wants to abolish the Purge once and for all as president. But of course those in power try to eliminate her during the next Purge night.

Once again, Leo Barnes stands by her side and fights with her through the deadly streets. "Election Year" is a biting satire on the American election circus and exposes the cynical core of the system: The Purge is not for the release of aggression, but a tool to keep the elite in power. The film hit the heart of the politically heated mood in the USA at the time of the Trump election, making it the most vociferous commentary in the series to date.

The First Purge (2018)

After three films, the franchise took a look back: "The First Purge" tells the story of how it all began. The first purge is carried out on Staten Island as an experiment. At first, the night seems harmless – many people celebrate parties or simply stay at home. But the government sends in paid mercenaries to escalate the violence and guarantee the "success" of the Purge.

This prequel film is the most political of the series because it shows that the Purge was a manipulated social test from the very beginning, used specifically against minorities and the socially disadvantaged. The film mixes horror with social criticism and delivers gripping action at the same time.

The Forever Purge (2021)

This fifth part was actually supposed to be the conclusion. After a particularly brutal Purge night, a radical group refuses to end the violence after the prescribed twelve hours. Instead, they declare the "Forever Purge" – a never-ending lawlessness.

The film shifts the action to the south of the USA and tells of an escape across the Mexican border as the country plunges into total chaos. Here, the Purge idea is taken to its logical conclusion: what if the violence can no longer be stopped? "The Forever Purge" initially concluded the series with a pessimistic, almost post-apocalyptic scenario.

Series spin-off

In the meantime, there was also a TV series ( "The Purge", 2018-2019) that shed light on other facets of Purge Night and its social impact. It linked different storylines and showed the night itself as well as the time before and after. Although the series was canceled after two seasons, it expanded the universe and provided more background on the so-called "New Founding Fathers of America" who introduced the cruel law.

Why does The Purge still work today?

The series thrives on its simple but incredibly effective idea. It poses the question of what would happen if people were allowed to act out their darkest urges without consequences. At the same time, it reflects real social fears: class discrimination, state manipulation, the militarization of society and the loss of moral boundaries. Each film sheds light on a different aspect – from intimate thriller to social satire.

The fact that "The Purge" is more than just shock cinema is also shown by how topical the themes remain. In times of political polarization, growing inequality and violence, the films almost seem like a distorted mirror of reality.