"The Purge" Franchise Discussion

[Dead2009]

Hit me with the 1, 2 punch why dont ya

USA Network Cancels Annual “The Purge”

USA Network Cancels Annual “The Purge”

USA Network has opted not to proceed with a new season of its high-profile drama series “The Purge”, says Deadline. Based on the popular Universal movie franchise, “The Purge” was canceled after just two seasons. “The Purge” series revolved around a 12-hour period when all crime, including...

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Universal Pulls ‘The Forever Purge’ from Summer Release

Universal Pulls ‘The Forever Purge’ from Summer Release

In the wake of USA cancelling “The Purge” television series, we’ve learned today that the fifth installment in the film franchise has been pulled from Universal’s release schedule. Originally set for theatrical release on July 10, 2020, The Forever Purge is now without a release date. No word...

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[Clive]

I don't think anyone really wants to see a Purge movie right now.

 

[Cwoolboy]

I would watch Purge 5 right now. That said, I can understand why it was pulled. Bad timing, it would likely feel too real for most people.

 

[rageofthegods]

Honestly, Purge 5 is probably going to be heaaaaavily tied to the current pre-election political moment, so it makes sense to get it out any way they can even though I'm pretty confident Uni would've preferred a theatrical release. There's just no guarantee it'll play as well next year.

As for the franchise as a whole, like, being honest; did anyone expect a five-movie, two-season multimedia franchise out of this in the first place? Plus I'm sure they made buttloads from the merch. They did pretty good with a small-ish action movie, and they can definitely keep the franchise alive with other things like books and maybe a theatrical reboot down the line.

 

[Wesker69]

And we FINALLY have a small update for PURGE 6, which is most likely the last film. Set several years in the future
The Purge 6 Gets Positive Update From Frank Grillo

 

[Dead2009]

The only thing I can see the 6th one being about is the Founding Fathers of America have finally been disbanded and the actual purge is no longer a thing by the end of it.