Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)
Roland Emmerich returns to the alien invasion saga with a bigger, bolder sequel twenty years in the making.
Independence Day: Resurgence - Movie Information
- Original Title: Independence Day: Resurgence
- Release Year: 2016
- Directed by: Roland Emmerich
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 2h 0m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 22, 2016 (South Korea - 12), June 24, 2016 (United States - PG-13), June 24, 2016 (Canada), June 23, 2016 (United Kingdom - 12A), July 14, 2016 (Germany - 12), July 20, 2016 (France - 12), June 23, 2016 (New Zealand - M), June 23, 2016 (Australia - M), June 23, 2016 (Brazil - 12), June 23, 2016 (Mexico), September 8, 2016 (Italy - T), July 1, 2016 (Spain - 7), June 24, 2016 (China)
- Alternative Titles: היום השלישי 2: התחדשות (IL), Resurgence (US), ID4星際重生 (TW), インデペンデンス・デイ：リサージェンス (JP), Ngày Độc Lập 2: Tái Chiến (VN), Dia de la Indepencia: Contrataque (CL), 인디펜던스 데이-리써전스 (KR), Independence Day 2 - O Ressurgimento (BR)
- Production Companies: 20th Century Fox, TSG Entertainment, Centropolis Entertainment, Stereo D
- Production Countries: United States of America
Independence Day: Resurgence - Plot
We always knew they were coming back. Using recovered alien technology, the nations of Earth have collaborated on an immense defense program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare us for the aliens' advanced and unprecedented force. Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can bring our world back from the brink of extinction.
Independence Day: Resurgence - Trailer
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We had twenty years to prepare. So did they.
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Independence Day: Resurgence - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Roland Emmerich
Main Cast
- Liam Hemsworth
- Jeff Goldblum
- Jessie T. Usher
- Bill Pullman
- Maika Monroe
- Travis Tope
- AngelaBaby
- Charlotte Gainsbourg
- Judd Hirsch
- William Fichtner
Writers
- Dean Devlin
- Roland Emmerich
- Nicolas Wright
- James A. Woods
- James Vanderbilt
Producers
- Dean Devlin
- Roland Emmerich
- Harald Kloser
Independence Day: Resurgence - FAQs
Why was Will Smith not in Resurgence?
Will Smith did not return for Independence Day: Resurgence due to scheduling conflicts and salary negotiations. His character, Captain Steven Hiller, is addressed in the film as having died during a test flight of an alien hybrid fighter in 2007, allowing the story to pass the torch to his son Dylan, played by Jessie T. Usher.
Where can I stream Independence Day: Resurgence?
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Is Independence Day: Resurgence a direct sequel?
Yes, Independence Day: Resurgence is a direct sequel to the 1996 blockbuster Independence Day. Set twenty years after the original alien attack, it follows a new generation of heroes alongside returning characters as Earth faces a second, far more powerful extraterrestrial invasion.
Who are the main actors in Independence Day: Resurgence?
The film stars Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Jessie T. Usher, Bill Pullman, Maika Monroe, Travis Tope, AngelaBaby, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Judd Hirsch, and William Fichtner. Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pullman reprise their iconic roles from the original 1996 film.
What is Independence Day: Resurgence about?
Set two decades after the first alien assault, Earth has rebuilt using recovered extraterrestrial technology and established a global defense program. When the aliens return with a far more advanced and massive force, a new generation of pilots and scientists must fight to prevent humanity's extinction.
What is the age rating for Independence Day: Resurgence?
Independence Day: Resurgence is rated PG-13 in the United States, meaning it may contain material unsuitable for children under 13. The film includes intense sequences of sci-fi action and destruction, making it appropriate for teens and adults who enjoy large-scale blockbuster entertainment.
How long is Independence Day: Resurgence?
Independence Day: Resurgence has a runtime of 2 hours (120 minutes). It is slightly shorter than its predecessor, the original Independence Day (1996), which ran approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes.
How was Independence Day: Resurgence received by critics?
Critics were largely disappointed by Independence Day: Resurgence. The film holds a 30% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviewers citing a cluttered plot, underdeveloped characters, and an overreliance on spectacle. Audiences were somewhat more forgiving, though many felt it failed to recapture the charm of the original.
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