Following the success of the first film, James DeMonaco returns in 2014 with American Nightmare 2: Anarchy, a horrific action thriller starring Frank Grillo, Carmen Ejogo and Zach Gilford. This second opus expands the franchise's universe by leaving behind the closed-door setting to plunge viewers into the streets of an American city on the night of the Purge. The film will be available for streaming on HBO Max in October 2025.
The trailer features intense urban action scenes and introduces new characters facing the uncontrollable violence of the Purge.
American Nightmare 2: Anarchy will be available on HBO Max from October 17, 2025.
Synopsis: Leo, a former policeman haunted by the disappearance of his son, arms himself for revenge on the night of the Purge. But his path crosses that of Eva and Cali, a single mother and her daughter captured by masked purgers, and Shane and Liz, a couple trapped in the middle of the street. These five characters will have to join forces to survive in an environment where the law of the strongest reigns and the line between vengeance and justice is blurred.
American Nightmare 2: Anarchy differs from the first opus by expanding its setting: instead of taking place in a house, the action takes place in the streets, showing the purge on a grand scale. This change offers more action and suspense, while reinforcing the concept's social critique.
Frank Grillo plays Leo, a central character who will become emblematic of the saga. He is joined by Carmen Ejogo and Zach Gilford as ordinary survivors. Together, they reflect the diversity of the potential victims of this nightmare. This cast adds a new dramatic dimension to the story.
Forbidden for children under 12, the film is aimed at fans of thrillers and high-tension horror films. Those who enjoyed 28 Days Later or The Walking Dead may find a similar atmosphere of urban survival, moral dilemmas and realistic violence.
Produced by Blumhouse Productions, this second opus confirms the success of The Purge franchise, expanding its universe and laying the foundations for even more ambitious sequels. Its availability on HBO Max in October 2025 will allow us to rediscover a key stage in the evolution of the saga.
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