According to multiple sources, here are the rankings of all the Purge movies from worst to best:
- The Purge (2013)
- The Forever Purge (2021)
- The Purge: Election Year (2016)
- The First Purge (2018)
- The Purge: Anarchy (2014)
While there is some variation in the rankings, most sources agree that The Purge: Anarchy is the best movie in the franchise, followed by The First Purge, The Purge: Election Year, The Forever Purge, and The Purge. The Purge: Anarchy is praised for expanding the universe with multiple storylines and settings, while The First Purge is considered an entertaining addition to the franchise with interesting characters. The Purge: Election Year is noted for its upbeat ending, while The Forever Purge is criticized for its heavy-handed racial politics. The original movie, The Purge, is often seen as a glorified home invasion thriller with a great lead performance by Ethan Hawke.
