It’s Time to Purge Again- Check Out the Trailer for ‘The Purge: Election Year’

The annual Purge is here, citizen, and it’s time for you to do your civic duty.  Universal has released the first official trailer for the new “Purge” sequel and it looks like the film is taking advantage of its timely release to tie itself to another American tradition: voting.

The new film is titled “The Purge: Election Year” and looks to explore the political world of the Purge while also delivering on the murderous chaos the series is known for.  Here’s how Universal describes it:

Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures’ The Purge: Election Year reveals the next terrifying chapter that occurs over 12 hours of annual lawlessness sanctioned by the New Founders of America to keep this country great.

It’s been two years since Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo) stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night. Now serving as head of security for Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), 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.

James DeMonaco returns as writer and director for the newest sequel.  The film is set to hit theaters on July 4th.  Check out the trailer down below and let us know what you think.