How to Watch The Purge in Order
To watch The Purge, start with The Purge.
Watch The Purge in release order for a first viewing — start with The Purge (2013). There are 5 films, released between 2013–2021. That is 8.3 hours of viewing. Only 1 are essential to follow the story — 1.4 hours.
The full checklist
0 of 5 watched- 1The Purge2013Essential85m
- 2The Purge: Anarchy2014103m
- 3The Purge: Election Year2016109m
- 4The First Purge201897m
- 5The Forever Purge2021103m
Ranked by rating
Full ranking with scores →- 1The Forever Purge20216.9
- 2The Purge: Anarchy20146.6
- 3The Purge: Election Year20166.4
- 4The Purge20136.2
- 5The First Purge20186.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch The Purge?
For a first viewing, watch The Purge in release order, starting with The Purge (2013) and ending with The Forever Purge (2021). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many The Purge films are there?
There are 5 The Purge films.
Can I skip any The Purge films?
1 of the 5 films carry the main story: The Purge. The other 4 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with The Purge?
Start with The Purge, released in 2013. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of The Purge?
Watching every The Purge film takes 8.3 hours. Sticking to the 1 essential films takes 1.4 hours.