While “The Forever Purge” is seeing quite a bit of success on Netflix, it’s difficult to pin down just why exactly it has gotten such a substantial second wind. However, there are several potential contributing factors that may have something to do with its newfound popularity.
For one thing, “The Forever Purge” had an uncharacteristically weak box office run when it first released, suggesting that a solid portion of audiences who watched previous entries didn’t see it. That lackluster turnout may have to do with the struggle of theaters amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but whatever the case, the availability of the film on a streaming service as prominent as Netflix may have proven enticing for those who missed out on it the first time around.
Then, there’s the matter of the increasing popularity of both the cast and crew behind “The Forever Purge.” There were recognizable names attached to the film when it first released, as mentioned prior with “Yellowstone” stars Josh Lucas and Will Patton. However, other actors from the project have also gained more attention in the ensuing years, such as Tenoch Huerta from his role in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Of course, production company Blumhouse has also skyrocketed in recognizability due to recent high-profile projects like “Five Nights at Freddy’s” and “M3GAN.”
Whatever the case for its delayed success, the recent popularity of “The Forever Purge” may be just what “The Purge” needs to spark interest in production of another entry. After all, producer Jason Blum has already weighed on the future of the franchise — and fans will likely find the possibilities exciting.
