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Untitled sixth Purge film
Directed byJames DeMonaco
Written byJames DeMonaco
Produced by
StarringFrank Grillo
Production
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Distributed byUniversal Pictures
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The untitled sixth Purge film is an upcoming American dystopian action horror film written and directed by creator James DeMonaco, who also produced along with Jason Blum and Michael Bay. Starring Frank Grillo, it is the sixth installment in the Purge franchise and a sequel to 2021's The Forever Purge. The film is set to be released by Universal Pictures.

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In June 2021, despite The Forever Purge originally intended to be the final film of the franchise, producer Jason Blum stated that he intends to make additional Purge films and that he is working on convincing James DeMonaco to continue the story.[1] In July 2021, DeMonaco confirmed his concept for Purge 6 to focus on Frank Grillo's character Leo Barnes from Anarchy and Election Year, and incorporate a worldwide Purge, a concept originally developed for a potential third season of the television series The Purge.[2]

By September, DeMonaco had completed the script and signed on to additionally serve as director; while Grillo officially signed on to reprise his role in the franchise. The film will take place ten years after The Forever Purge, in 2059, while the portrayal of the dystopian "tribalized" America will be different in the film, referencing Escape from New York as an influence, and following Barnes in the midst of the Second American Civil War as he is sent on a mission through various Purge states.[3][4][5]

References

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  1. ^ Nelson, Jeff (June 25, 2021). "Purge 5 Might Not Actually Be The Final Film In The Franchise". Screen Rant. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  2. ^ Giroux, Jack (July 6, 2021). "'The Purge' Creator James DeMonaco Intended for 'The Forever Purge' to Be the Finale – But He Also Has a Pitch for a Sixth Film [Interview]". SlashFilm. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  3. ^ Cavanaugh, Patrick (September 15, 2021). "The Purge Creator Says New Sequel Will Feature "Remapped America" (Exclusive)". ComicBook.com. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  4. ^ Biggin, Matthew (September 15, 2021). "Frank Grillo Confirmed To Return For Purge 6". Screen Rant. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  5. ^ Barfield, Charles (September 14, 2021). "Frank Grillo Confirms He's Returning For 'Purge 6' & There's Already A Finished Script". The Playlist. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
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