The Purge: Election Year (2016)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $79,042,440 | Details |
| International Box Office | $39,472,287 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $118,514,727 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $3,276,332 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $4,283,264 | |
| Total | $7,559,596 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
It’s been two years since Leo Barnes stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night. Now serving as head of security for Senator Charlie Roan, 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.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $31,515,110 (39.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.51 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 66.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $10,000,000 (worldwide box office is 11.9 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,796 opening theaters/2,821 max. theaters, 3.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $109,288,734 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 1st, 2016 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | July 1st, 2016 (Wide) (Slovenia)
July 1st, 2016 (Wide) (Turkey) July 7th, 2016 (Wide) (Greece) July 7th, 2016 (Wide) (Czech Republic) July 8th, 2016 (Wide), released as Išvalymas: rinkimų metai (Lithuania) |
| Video Release: | September 20th, 2016 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for disturbing bloody violence and strong language. (Rating bulletin 2426 (Cert #50474), 5/25/2016) |
| Running Time: | 105 minutes |
| Franchise: | The Purge |
| Geographical setting: | Washington, D.C. |
| Plot point: | Government Corruption, Political, Political Assassination, Politicians |
| Social setting: | Political Campaign |
| Subgenre: | Survival Horror |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Platinum Dunes, Blumhouse, Why Not Productions |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2016 | 3 | $31,515,110 | 2,796 | $11,271 | $31,515,110 | 1 | |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 5 | $12,388,445 | -61% | 2,821 | $4,392 | $58,798,720 | 2 |
| Jul 15, 2016 | 6 | $6,185,695 | -50% | 2,671 | $2,316 | $71,107,355 | 3 |
| Jul 22, 2016 | 12 | $2,379,900 | -62% | 1,701 | $1,399 | $76,622,120 | 4 |
| Jul 29, 2016 | 18 | $739,375 | -69% | 510 | $1,450 | $78,392,445 | 5 |
| Aug 5, 2016 | 28 | $181,910 | -75% | 207 | $879 | $78,845,130 | 6 |
| Aug 12, 2016 | 41 | $71,585 | -61% | 116 | $617 | $79,003,080 | 7 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2016 | P | $3,640,000 | 0 | $3,640,000 | ||||
| Jul 1, 2016 | 1 | $14,513,360 | 2,796 | $5,191 | $14,513,360 | 1 | ||
| Jul 2, 2016 | 3 | $9,390,540 | -35% | 2,796 | $3,359 | $23,903,900 | 2 | |
| Jul 3, 2016 | 3 | $7,611,210 | -19% | 2,796 | $2,722 | $31,515,110 | 3 | |
| Jul 4, 2016 | 4 | $4,624,185 | -39% | 2,796 | $1,654 | $36,139,295 | 4 | |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 3 | $4,338,705 | -6% | 2,796 | $1,552 | $40,478,000 | 5 | |
| Jul 6, 2016 | 3 | $3,187,895 | -27% | 2,796 | $1,140 | $43,665,895 | 6 | |
| Jul 7, 2016 | 3 | $2,744,380 | -14% | 2,796 | $982 | $46,410,275 | 7 | |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 5 | $4,050,535 | +48% | -72% | 2,821 | $1,436 | $50,460,810 | 8 |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 5 | $4,673,480 | +15% | -50% | 2,821 | $1,657 | $55,134,290 | 9 |
| Jul 10, 2016 | 5 | $3,664,430 | -22% | -52% | 2,821 | $1,299 | $58,798,720 | 10 |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 5 | $1,621,525 | -56% | -65% | 2,821 | $575 | $60,420,245 | 11 |
| Jul 12, 2016 | 5 | $1,877,045 | +16% | -57% | 2,821 | $665 | $62,297,290 | 12 |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 5 | $1,365,955 | -27% | -57% | 2,821 | $484 | $63,663,245 | 13 |
| Jul 14, 2016 | 5 | $1,258,415 | -8% | -54% | 2,821 | $446 | $64,921,660 | 14 |
| Jul 15, 2016 | 6 | $1,948,825 | +55% | -52% | 2,671 | $730 | $66,870,485 | 15 |
| Jul 16, 2016 | 6 | $2,427,525 | +25% | -48% | 2,671 | $909 | $69,298,010 | 16 |
| Jul 17, 2016 | 6 | $1,809,345 | -25% | -51% | 2,671 | $677 | $71,107,355 | 17 |
| Jul 18, 2016 | 6 | $883,120 | -51% | -46% | 2,671 | $331 | $71,990,475 | 18 |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 6 | $990,255 | +12% | -47% | 2,671 | $371 | $72,980,730 | 19 |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 6 | $733,420 | -26% | -46% | 2,671 | $275 | $73,714,150 | 20 |
| Jul 21, 2016 | 8 | $528,070 | -28% | -58% | 2,671 | $198 | $74,242,220 | 21 |
| Jul 22, 2016 | 12 | $755,340 | +43% | -61% | 1,701 | $444 | $74,997,560 | 22 |
| Jul 23, 2016 | 12 | $942,855 | +25% | -61% | 1,701 | $554 | $75,940,415 | 23 |
| Jul 24, 2016 | 12 | $681,705 | -28% | -62% | 1,701 | $401 | $76,622,120 | 24 |
| Jul 25, 2016 | 13 | $333,765 | -51% | -62% | 1,701 | $196 | $76,955,885 | 25 |
| Jul 26, 2016 | 13 | $326,615 | -2% | -67% | 1,701 | $192 | $77,282,500 | 26 |
| Jul 27, 2016 | 13 | $224,020 | -31% | -69% | 1,503 | $149 | $77,506,520 | 27 |
| Jul 28, 2016 | 15 | $146,550 | -35% | -72% | 1,503 | $98 | $77,653,070 | 28 |
| Jul 29, 2016 | - | $239,580 | +63% | -68% | 510 | $470 | $77,892,650 | 29 |
| Jul 30, 2016 | - | $306,515 | +28% | -67% | 510 | $601 | $78,199,165 | 30 |
| Jul 31, 2016 | - | $193,280 | -37% | -72% | 510 | $379 | $78,392,445 | 31 |
| Aug 1, 2016 | - | $79,875 | -59% | -76% | 510 | $157 | $78,472,320 | 32 |
| Aug 2, 2016 | - | $78,755 | -1% | -76% | 510 | $154 | $78,551,075 | 33 |
| Aug 3, 2016 | - | $68,110 | -14% | -70% | 510 | $134 | $78,619,185 | 34 |
| Aug 4, 2016 | - | $44,035 | -35% | -70% | 510 | $86 | $78,663,220 | 35 |
| Aug 5, 2016 | - | $58,920 | +34% | -75% | 207 | $285 | $78,722,140 | 36 |
| Aug 6, 2016 | - | $78,195 | +33% | -74% | 207 | $378 | $78,800,335 | 37 |
| Aug 7, 2016 | - | $44,795 | -43% | -77% | 207 | $216 | $78,845,130 | 38 |
| Aug 8, 2016 | - | $23,530 | -47% | -71% | 207 | $114 | $78,868,660 | 39 |
| Aug 9, 2016 | - | $22,980 | -2% | -71% | 207 | $111 | $78,891,640 | 40 |
| Aug 10, 2016 | - | $21,865 | -5% | -68% | 207 | $106 | $78,913,505 | 41 |
| Aug 11, 2016 | - | $17,990 | -18% | -59% | 207 | $87 | $78,931,495 | 42 |
| Aug 12, 2016 | - | $19,480 | +8% | -67% | 116 | $168 | $78,950,975 | 43 |
| Aug 13, 2016 | - | $29,755 | +53% | -62% | 116 | $257 | $78,980,730 | 44 |
| Aug 14, 2016 | - | $22,350 | -25% | -50% | 116 | $193 | $79,003,080 | 45 |
| Aug 15, 2016 | - | $10,885 | -51% | -54% | 116 | $94 | $79,013,965 | 46 |
| Aug 16, 2016 | - | $11,015 | +1% | -52% | 116 | $95 | $79,024,980 | 47 |
| Aug 17, 2016 | - | $8,885 | -19% | -59% | 116 | $77 | $79,033,865 | 48 |
| Aug 18, 2016 | - | $8,575 | -3% | -52% | 116 | $74 | $79,042,440 | 49 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2016 | 3 | $46,410,275 | 2,796 | $16,599 | $46,410,275 | 1 | |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 5 | $18,511,385 | -60% | 2,821 | $6,562 | $64,921,660 | 2 |
| Jul 15, 2016 | 6 | $9,320,560 | -50% | 2,671 | $3,490 | $74,242,220 | 3 |
| Jul 22, 2016 | 14 | $3,410,850 | -63% | 1,503 | $2,269 | $77,653,070 | 4 |
| Jul 29, 2016 | 18 | $1,010,150 | -70% | 510 | $1,981 | $78,663,220 | 5 |
| Aug 5, 2016 | 29 | $268,275 | -73% | 207 | $1,296 | $78,931,495 | 6 |
| Aug 12, 2016 | 41 | $110,945 | -59% | 116 | $956 | $79,042,440 | 7 |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
It’s been two years since Leo Barnes stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night. Now serving as head of security for Senator Charlie Roan, 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.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $31,515,110 (39.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.51 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 66.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $10,000,000 (worldwide box office is 11.9 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,796 opening theaters/2,821 max. theaters, 3.8 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $109,288,734 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 1st, 2016 (Wide) by Universal |
| International Releases: | July 1st, 2016 (Wide) (Slovenia)
July 1st, 2016 (Wide) (Turkey) July 7th, 2016 (Wide) (Greece) July 7th, 2016 (Wide) (Czech Republic) July 8th, 2016 (Wide), released as Išvalymas: rinkimų metai (Lithuania) |
| Video Release: | September 20th, 2016 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | R for disturbing bloody violence and strong language. (Rating bulletin 2426 (Cert #50474), 5/25/2016) |
| Running Time: | 105 minutes |
| Franchise: | The Purge |
| Geographical setting: | Washington, D.C. |
| Plot point: | Government Corruption, Political, Political Assassination, Politicians |
| Social setting: | Political Campaign |
| Subgenre: | Survival Horror |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Platinum Dunes, Blumhouse, Why Not Productions |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2016 | 3 | $31,515,110 | 2,796 | $11,271 | $31,515,110 | 1 | |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 5 | $12,388,445 | -61% | 2,821 | $4,392 | $58,798,720 | 2 |
| Jul 15, 2016 | 6 | $6,185,695 | -50% | 2,671 | $2,316 | $71,107,355 | 3 |
| Jul 22, 2016 | 12 | $2,379,900 | -62% | 1,701 | $1,399 | $76,622,120 | 4 |
| Jul 29, 2016 | 18 | $739,375 | -69% | 510 | $1,450 | $78,392,445 | 5 |
| Aug 5, 2016 | 28 | $181,910 | -75% | 207 | $879 | $78,845,130 | 6 |
| Aug 12, 2016 | 41 | $71,585 | -61% | 116 | $617 | $79,003,080 | 7 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2016 | P | $3,640,000 | 0 | $3,640,000 | ||||
| Jul 1, 2016 | 1 | $14,513,360 | 2,796 | $5,191 | $14,513,360 | 1 | ||
| Jul 2, 2016 | 3 | $9,390,540 | -35% | 2,796 | $3,359 | $23,903,900 | 2 | |
| Jul 3, 2016 | 3 | $7,611,210 | -19% | 2,796 | $2,722 | $31,515,110 | 3 | |
| Jul 4, 2016 | 4 | $4,624,185 | -39% | 2,796 | $1,654 | $36,139,295 | 4 | |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 3 | $4,338,705 | -6% | 2,796 | $1,552 | $40,478,000 | 5 | |
| Jul 6, 2016 | 3 | $3,187,895 | -27% | 2,796 | $1,140 | $43,665,895 | 6 | |
| Jul 7, 2016 | 3 | $2,744,380 | -14% | 2,796 | $982 | $46,410,275 | 7 | |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 5 | $4,050,535 | +48% | -72% | 2,821 | $1,436 | $50,460,810 | 8 |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 5 | $4,673,480 | +15% | -50% | 2,821 | $1,657 | $55,134,290 | 9 |
| Jul 10, 2016 | 5 | $3,664,430 | -22% | -52% | 2,821 | $1,299 | $58,798,720 | 10 |
| Jul 11, 2016 | 5 | $1,621,525 | -56% | -65% | 2,821 | $575 | $60,420,245 | 11 |
| Jul 12, 2016 | 5 | $1,877,045 | +16% | -57% | 2,821 | $665 | $62,297,290 | 12 |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 5 | $1,365,955 | -27% | -57% | 2,821 | $484 | $63,663,245 | 13 |
| Jul 14, 2016 | 5 | $1,258,415 | -8% | -54% | 2,821 | $446 | $64,921,660 | 14 |
| Jul 15, 2016 | 6 | $1,948,825 | +55% | -52% | 2,671 | $730 | $66,870,485 | 15 |
| Jul 16, 2016 | 6 | $2,427,525 | +25% | -48% | 2,671 | $909 | $69,298,010 | 16 |
| Jul 17, 2016 | 6 | $1,809,345 | -25% | -51% | 2,671 | $677 | $71,107,355 | 17 |
| Jul 18, 2016 | 6 | $883,120 | -51% | -46% | 2,671 | $331 | $71,990,475 | 18 |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 6 | $990,255 | +12% | -47% | 2,671 | $371 | $72,980,730 | 19 |
| Jul 20, 2016 | 6 | $733,420 | -26% | -46% | 2,671 | $275 | $73,714,150 | 20 |
| Jul 21, 2016 | 8 | $528,070 | -28% | -58% | 2,671 | $198 | $74,242,220 | 21 |
| Jul 22, 2016 | 12 | $755,340 | +43% | -61% | 1,701 | $444 | $74,997,560 | 22 |
| Jul 23, 2016 | 12 | $942,855 | +25% | -61% | 1,701 | $554 | $75,940,415 | 23 |
| Jul 24, 2016 | 12 | $681,705 | -28% | -62% | 1,701 | $401 | $76,622,120 | 24 |
| Jul 25, 2016 | 13 | $333,765 | -51% | -62% | 1,701 | $196 | $76,955,885 | 25 |
| Jul 26, 2016 | 13 | $326,615 | -2% | -67% | 1,701 | $192 | $77,282,500 | 26 |
| Jul 27, 2016 | 13 | $224,020 | -31% | -69% | 1,503 | $149 | $77,506,520 | 27 |
| Jul 28, 2016 | 15 | $146,550 | -35% | -72% | 1,503 | $98 | $77,653,070 | 28 |
| Jul 29, 2016 | - | $239,580 | +63% | -68% | 510 | $470 | $77,892,650 | 29 |
| Jul 30, 2016 | - | $306,515 | +28% | -67% | 510 | $601 | $78,199,165 | 30 |
| Jul 31, 2016 | - | $193,280 | -37% | -72% | 510 | $379 | $78,392,445 | 31 |
| Aug 1, 2016 | - | $79,875 | -59% | -76% | 510 | $157 | $78,472,320 | 32 |
| Aug 2, 2016 | - | $78,755 | -1% | -76% | 510 | $154 | $78,551,075 | 33 |
| Aug 3, 2016 | - | $68,110 | -14% | -70% | 510 | $134 | $78,619,185 | 34 |
| Aug 4, 2016 | - | $44,035 | -35% | -70% | 510 | $86 | $78,663,220 | 35 |
| Aug 5, 2016 | - | $58,920 | +34% | -75% | 207 | $285 | $78,722,140 | 36 |
| Aug 6, 2016 | - | $78,195 | +33% | -74% | 207 | $378 | $78,800,335 | 37 |
| Aug 7, 2016 | - | $44,795 | -43% | -77% | 207 | $216 | $78,845,130 | 38 |
| Aug 8, 2016 | - | $23,530 | -47% | -71% | 207 | $114 | $78,868,660 | 39 |
| Aug 9, 2016 | - | $22,980 | -2% | -71% | 207 | $111 | $78,891,640 | 40 |
| Aug 10, 2016 | - | $21,865 | -5% | -68% | 207 | $106 | $78,913,505 | 41 |
| Aug 11, 2016 | - | $17,990 | -18% | -59% | 207 | $87 | $78,931,495 | 42 |
| Aug 12, 2016 | - | $19,480 | +8% | -67% | 116 | $168 | $78,950,975 | 43 |
| Aug 13, 2016 | - | $29,755 | +53% | -62% | 116 | $257 | $78,980,730 | 44 |
| Aug 14, 2016 | - | $22,350 | -25% | -50% | 116 | $193 | $79,003,080 | 45 |
| Aug 15, 2016 | - | $10,885 | -51% | -54% | 116 | $94 | $79,013,965 | 46 |
| Aug 16, 2016 | - | $11,015 | +1% | -52% | 116 | $95 | $79,024,980 | 47 |
| Aug 17, 2016 | - | $8,885 | -19% | -59% | 116 | $77 | $79,033,865 | 48 |
| Aug 18, 2016 | - | $8,575 | -3% | -52% | 116 | $74 | $79,042,440 | 49 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2016 | 3 | $46,410,275 | 2,796 | $16,599 | $46,410,275 | 1 | |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 5 | $18,511,385 | -60% | 2,821 | $6,562 | $64,921,660 | 2 |
| Jul 15, 2016 | 6 | $9,320,560 | -50% | 2,671 | $3,490 | $74,242,220 | 3 |
| Jul 22, 2016 | 14 | $3,410,850 | -63% | 1,503 | $2,269 | $77,653,070 | 4 |
| Jul 29, 2016 | 18 | $1,010,150 | -70% | 510 | $1,981 | $78,663,220 | 5 |
| Aug 5, 2016 | 29 | $268,275 | -73% | 207 | $1,296 | $78,931,495 | 6 |
| Aug 12, 2016 | 41 | $110,945 | -59% | 116 | $956 | $79,042,440 | 7 |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.