: Two decades after the "War of 1996," humanity has rebuilt using scavenged alien technology to create the Earth Space Defense (ESD) .
: The film received generally negative reviews, holding a 29% critic score and 30% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes . Watch Independence Day- Resurgence (2016) CF
: It was considered a financial disappointment, grossing approximately $389.7 million worldwide against a $165 million budget—significantly less than the $817 million earned by the 1996 film. Where to Watch : Two decades after the "War of 1996,"
Released 20 years after the 1996 original, is a sci-fi disaster sequel that depicts Earth's response to a second, even larger alien invasion. Plot Overview Where to Watch Released 20 years after the
: Liam Hemsworth (Jake Morrison), Jessie T. Usher (Dylan Hiller, son of the late Steven Hiller), and Maika Monroe (Patricia Whitmore).
: Critics praised the visual effects but lambasted the "clunky" dialogue and lack of emotional depth compared to the original.