Independence Day (1996)
- 145 min
- Action
- June 25, 1996
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Will Smith Almost Wasn't Cast in Independence Day
Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin wanted Will Smith from the off, but the studio initially pushed to go with another actor as they didn't believe a black actor would make the movie a hit.
Anthony Lund
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Is Inspired by 90s Action Movies Like T2 and ID4
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts director Steven Caple Jr. will take inspiration from the likes of Terminator 2 and Independence Day for his 90s set story.
Jon Fuge
Independence Day Almost Starred Kevin Spacey as the President
The U.S. president played by Bill Pullman in Independence Day was originally written as more of a villain with Kevin Spacey in mind for the role.
Jeremy Dick
The Tomorrow War Easter Egg Kills Off Will Smith's Independence Day Character
The Tomorrow War reveals that Will Smith has somehow died in the movie's cinematic universe, a possible reference to his Independence Day character.
Jeremy Dick
Independence Day Director Wants to Make Another Sequel or TV Show for Disney+
Independence Day 1 and 2 director Roland Emmerich still wants to make a third installment and feels Disney
Jeremy Dick
Independence Day Blasted Into Theaters 25 Years Ago Today
The alien invasion blockbuster changed disaster movies forever with its scenes of worldwide destruction and thrilling action scenes.
Anthony Lund
Bill Pullman Brings Back His Independence Day Speech to Support Vaccine Access
Bill Pullman delivered a modified version of his famous rousing speech in a new commercial for Budweiser, that looks forward to a free future and a chance to properly celebrate July 4th.
Anthony Lund
If Space Invaders Isn't an Independence Day Style Invasion Movie, Then What Is It?
Space Invaders movie is not going to tell an Independence Day style story according to script writer Greg Russo.
Neeraj Chand
This ID4 Fake News Alert from 1996 Brought Real Terror to the July 4th Weekend
Independence Day raised the bar for disaster movies while also raising the bar for promoting movies at the same time.
Kevin Burwick
Original Independence Day Title Was Awful, But Bill Pullman Helped Change That
Bill Pullman has revealed the original title of Independence Day, and it would have ruined his rousing speech.
Jon Fuge
Trump Hijacks Independence Day Speech in ID4 Viral Video, Bill Pullman Responds
President Donald Trump shared a video that places him in Independence Day as Bill Pullman's President Thomas J. Whitmore character.
Kevin Burwick
Aladdin Just Beat Independence Day as Will Smith's Highest Grossing Movie Ever
Will Smith thanked his fans around the world after Aladdin became the biggest movie of his career over the weekend.
Ryan Scott
Independence Day 2 Prequel Comic Tells Dark Prison Story
Titan Comics is planning a Independence Day: Resurgence prequel comic that will bridge the sequel with the original movie.
B. Alan OrangeWill Smith Is Back in Talks to Star in Independence Day 2
Director Roland Emmerich confirms that the actor is once again interested in returning to the franchise, and that a meeting is planned.
B. Alan OrangeIndependence Day 2 Confirms July 2015 Release Date
20th Century Fox sets new dates for X-Men: Days of Future Past, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and Assassin's Creed.
Independence Day Sequels Will Take Place 20 Years After the Original
Director Roland Emmerich reveals that the aliens' journey back to Earth may only take a few weeks for them, but it takes 20 to 25 years for humans.
Independence Day 3D Canceled by Fox; Sequels Still in the Works
The studio was planning to release the 3D version of Roland Emmerich's classic sci-fi action film on July 3, 2013.
Independence Day Sequels May Be Called ID Forever - Part 1 and ID Forever - Part 2
Writer Dean Devlin also reveals both follow-ups will be converted to 3D in post-production.
Independence Day 3D Coming to Theaters July of 2013
The studio also locked in release dates for the Untitled X-Men First Class Sequel, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and Robopocalypse.
Independence Day 2 and 3 Could Happen Without Will Smith
The actor is asking $50 million for two back-to-back sequels to be directed by Roland Emmerich.
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- Release Date
- June 25, 1996
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- Dean Devlin
- Roland Emmerich
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