Independence Day Resources

WEBSITES

Encyclopedia of Independence

Click on to see an entire wiki devoted to the ID4 universe—you know you want to.

When Twitter Meets Alien Invasion

Want to get pumped for the sequel? Check out its Twitter page:

War of 1996

The promo page for the sequel film gives updates on what happened to some of the characters…prepare to be devastated.

BOOK-OR-TV-ADAPTATIONS

From Screen to Page

Yup, there's a novelization of this film that gives a lot more background on the film's events and characters:

ARTICLES-AND-INTERVIEWS

"I kind of liked it."

Read Roger Ebert's glowing (?) review of the film from 1996.

Steve Hiller, Twenty Years Later

Will Smith comments on why he's not going to be in the sequel.

VIDEO

Jeff Goldblum, Spoiler King?

In an interview with Collider, Jeff Goldblum hints at what happened between David and Connie after the movie ended…

That was then…

See how the original movie was advertised

...and this is now.

And now watch the trailer for the new one:

AUDIO

What does every blockbuster need? A blockbuster soundtrack.

Luckily, YouTube is handy for checking out such things.

IMAGES

White House Down and Out

One of the most iconic and horrifying moments of the film.

Hiding in the Clouds

An alien spaceship playing peek-a-boo in the clouds.