Purge Timeline ( Real )

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June 7, 2013

Release of The Purge Movie

The original Purge movie is released, introducing the concept of the annual Purge night.

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July 4, 2018

Release of The First Purge

A prequel to the original Purge movie is released, depicting the origins of the Purge experiment.

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July 2, 2021

Release of The Forever Purge

The latest installment in The Purge franchise is released, further developing the story and its themes.

Purge Timeline ( Fictional )

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Year 2017, Evening before Purge Night

Establishment of The Purge

The New Founding Fathers of America (NFFA) institute The Purge, an annual 12-hour period during which all crimes, including murder, are legal.

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Year 2017, 7:00 PM

Start of Purge Night

The annual 12-hour Purge officially begins at 7 PM, initiating legal chaos and criminal acts throughout the country.

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Year 2017, early evening before 7:00 PM

Sandin Family Prepares for Purge

The Sandin family secures their home and prepares for potential Purge threats by activating security systems and fortifying their house.

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Year 2017, around 7:30 PM

Masked Intruders Attack Sandin Home

A group of masked intruders break into the Sandin family home, attempting to kill them as part of the Purge.

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Year 2017, 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Sandin Family Fights Back

James Sandin and his family defend their home and themselves from the invading Purge attackers using security measures and firearms.

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Year 2017, mid-Purge night

Second Group of Attackers Arrives

Another group of violent Purgers attempts to breach the Sandin home, escalating the threat level against the family.

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Year 2017, late evening

Sandin Family Traps Intruders

Using traps and strategic defense, the Sandins manage to capture one of the attackers and fend off others.