The Purge franchise has emerged as one of the most popular horror series of the 21st century, and despite initial plans to conclude it, fans are eagerly seeking news of a possible continuation. Although The Forever Purge was promoted as the final installment, horror franchises often find a way to resurrect, making a new film a realistic possibility. Hollywood has a penchant for successful franchises and often begins planning a sequel even before the initial film’s release. In some cases, unexpected movies turn into lucrative cash cows, spawning a series.
The first Purge movie, released in 2013, received mostly negative reviews but defied critics by debuting at #1 and earning nearly $90 million on a modest budget of $3 million. Since then, three sequel or prequel movies have followed, all achieving significant profitability. Despite initially intending The Forever Purge to mark the franchise’s conclusion, plans appear to have changed, leaving room for the potential development of The Purge 6.
The latest news on The Purge 6 provides insights into the story’s direction following The Forever Purge’s shocking ending, which depicted a divided United States of America. Director James DeMonaco revealed that the upcoming film will explore a broken country undergoing a “remapping” based on different ideologies, leading to separate states for various communities. The Purge 6 will focus on one of these states where the Purge is still active. DeMonaco drew inspiration from filmmakers like George A. Romero and John Carpenter, who infuse social commentary into their genre films. The franchise has always incorporated modern politics into its narratives, and the sequel aims to address the current era of American culture.
As of now, it’s confirmation remains uncertain, though there is a strong possibility of its development. DeMonaco has expressed his idea for the film, initially intending The Forever Purge to conclude the series, but later finding inspiration for a follow-up. However, Universal Studios appears cautious about the sequel due to budget concerns. There is no official release date as it awaits a green light.
Regarding the cast, it’s challenging to predict who will star in the film, as the main cast tends to change significantly between franchise entries. Some fan-favorite survivors, such as Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo), might return, and characters from The Forever Purge, like Adela (Ana de la Reguera), Juan (Tenoch Huerta), and Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell) from Election Year, could also make appearances.
The Purge 6’s storyline will pick up after The Forever Purge, exploring the aftermath of a divided America. DeMonaco intends to use an exaggerated version of the current political landscape to delve into issues such as sexuality and religion. The film might require a larger budget due to its broader scope, as it delves into the impact of the Purge on the entire country.
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