The Purge Collection
The Purge Collection turns one terrifying premise into a ferocious portrait of America: for 12 hours each year, nearly every crime becomes legal. Across five films released between 2013 and 2021, creator James DeMonaco expands a home-invasion nightmare into a dystopian saga of class warfare, political extremism, racial injustice, and state-sanctioned violence. Produced by Blumhouse Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures, The Purge movies fuse survival horror, action, and razor-edged social commentary, proving that the franchise’s most frightening monster is not the masked killer outside, but the system that opened the door.
Watch order for the The Purge Collection
The The Purge Collection consists of 5 films released from 2013 to 2021. For the best experience, watch them in their original release order — this is how the story was meant to unfold within the Action and Horror genre.
The Purge (2013)
In a near-future America where the government has legalized crime for twelve hours annually to manage overpopulation, a wealthy family's fortified home...
The Purge: Anarchy (2014)
When the government declares one lawless night where all crimes go unpunished, a grieving sergeant armed with a personal vendetta finds himself...
The Purge: Election Year (2016)
Leo Barnes, once haunted by mercy, now shields Senator Charlene Roan as she campaigns to dismantle the annual Purge. When government conspirators...
The First Purge (2018)
Before it became a nationwide nightmare, the Purge was a radical experiment. The New Founding Fathers of America unleash one lawless night...
The Forever Purge (2021)
When a radical faction decides the sanctioned night of violence should continue indefinitely, a family of immigrants finds themselves hunted across the...
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Frequently asked
What is the correct watch order for the The Purge Collection movies?
For the best experience, we recommend watching the 5 movies of the The Purge Collection series in their original Release Order. This allows you to experience the story exactly as it was intended for theaters.
How many movies are in the The Purge Collection collection?
The The Purge Collection collection currently consists of 5 movies.
Is the The Purge Collection series worth binge-watching?
Absolutely! With 5 connected films, the The Purge Collection franchise makes for a great movie marathon. Check out our timeline graph above to see the average viewer scores and spot the highest-rated (PEAK) movie in the series!
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