"Purge: Election Year" Now the Biggest-Grossing Movie in the Franchise‏

Performing beyond expectations at the Philippine box-office, Universal Pictures' “The Purge: Election Year” opened to a jaw-dropping P25.8-million weekend, easily outgrossing the final total receipts of its two predecessors – combined!

The previous films in the violent suspense-thriller franchise – 2013's “The Purge” and 2014's “The Purge: Anarchy” – posted a combined cumulative gross of P16-million after their entire run. “Election Year” has already surpassed that figure by 64% on its first five days of release alone, and the film isn't showing signs of slowing down.

Director-Writer of "The Purge" Franchise Makes History With "Election Year"‏

With the release of Universal Pictures’ new, blood-soaked thriller “The Purge: Election Year,” James DeMonaco becomes the only writer and director in history to helm all three features of any given franchise.

The first two films, 2013’s “The Purge” and 2014’s “The Purge: Anarchy” earned a combined gross of over $200 million worldwide on a collective budget of $12 million and have been praised for their social commentary and for blending political ideology with horror storytelling.

In the first two “Purge” films, moviegoers were shocked by the deceptively simple premise brought to life by DeMonaco, who drew his inspiration from classic works such as Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" and Richard Connell's "The Most Dangerous Game."

"The Purge: Election Year" Hauls $30.9-M Opening Gross in North America‏

Universal Pictures' new suspense thriller “The Purge: Election Year” opened to an exceptional $30.9 million and on target to make $34 million over the July 4 holiday weekend, according to Variety.

That’s a solid return for a film that cost only $10 million to produce and another summer success for Blumhouse Productions, the micro-budget producer of profitable franchises such as “Insidious” and “Paranormal Activity.” The two previous installments, 2013's “The Purge” and 2014's “The Purge: Anarchy,” debuted to $34.1 million and $29.8 million, respectively.

James DeMonaco, who directed the previous two “Purge” films, returned behind the camera, with Platinum Dunes co-producing the project. The sequel follows a presidential candidate (Elizabeth Mitchell) campaigning to end the purge, a legally sanctioned night of lawlessness.

"The Purge: Election Year" Earns U.S. Critics' Approval‏

"The Purge: Election Year" is a scurrilously effective pop rabble-rouser - a movie that's been built to get you riled, and does,” praises Owen Gleiberman of Variety.

En route to its worldwide debut July 6, Universal Pictures' suspense thriller “The Purge: Election Year” has amassed a slew of positive reviews from influential critics, underlining the film's provocative themes and entertainment value.

“It's nice to see an action movie take more than a passing interest in where America is at the moment, and then exaggerating that moment into the realm of shrewd exploitation,” writes Michael Phillips of The Washington Post.

"The Purge: Election Year" Welcomes World to Join Bloodbath in New Trailer‏

A great American tradition welcomes the world to participate, in the latest trailer of Universal Pictures' “The Purge: Election Year” which may we viewed at http://youtu.be/LreZsVNeGA0.

In the trailer, the annual Purge has now been opened to foreigners, triggering the arrival of “murder tourists” eager to take part in the bloodbath.

Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, “The Purge: Election Year” reveals the next terrifying chapter that occurs over 12 hours of annual lawlessness sanctioned by the New Founders of America to keep this country great.

It’s been two years since Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo) stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night. Now serving as head of security for Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), his mission is to protect her in a run for president and survive the annual ritual that targets the poor and innocent. But when a betrayal forces them onto the streets of D.C. on the one night when no help is available, they must stay alive until dawn…or both be sacrificed for their sins against the state.

"The Purge: Election Year" Campaigns with New Posters‏

Choose your side with newly-released brand new posters from Universal Pictures’ suspense thriller “The Purge: Election Year,” and declare whether you purge for the Nation, the People, Liberty, Glory or Power.

Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, “The Purge: Election Year” reveals the next terrifying chapter that occurs over 12 hours of annual lawlessness sanctioned by the New Founders of America to keep this country great.

Raw Violence in New Trailer of "The Purge 3: Election Year"‏

A new, more chilling trailer for its suspense thriller “The Purge 3: Election Year” has just been released by Universal Pictures and may be viewed at http://youtu.be/9rqIJcY9hMc.

Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures’ “The Purge: Election Year” reveals the next terrifying chapter that occurs over 12 hours of annual lawlessness sanctioned by the New Founders of America to keep this country great.

It’s been two years since Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo) stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night. Now serving as head of security for Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), his mission is to protect her in a run for president and survive the annual ritual that targets the poor and innocent. But when a betrayal forces them onto the streets of D.C. on the one night when no help is available, they must stay alive until dawn…or both be sacrificed for their sins against the state.

First Trailer Rolls Out for "The Purge 3: Election Year"‏

Universal Pictures has just rolled out the first trailer of its upcoming suspense thriller “The Purge 3: Election Year” which may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXMp9fBomJw.

Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures’ “The Purge: Election Year” reveals the next terrifying chapter that occurs over 12 hours of annual lawlessness sanctioned by the New Founders of America to keep this country great.