---
title: "Independence Day: Resurgence"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/independence-day-resurgence-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 47933
imdb_id: "tt1628841"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 6520
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/independence-day-resurgence-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Independence Day: Resurgence is a science fiction film that serves as a sequel to the 1996 film Independence Day. The movie takes place after the events of the first film, where the nations of Earth have collaborated on a defense program to protect the planet. This defense program utilizes recovered alien technology, which is a result of the first encounter with the extraterrestrial beings. The aliens return with an advanced and unprecedented force, putting the entire planet at risk of extinction. In response to this threat, a few brave men and women must use their ingenuity to save humanity from the brink of disaster. The film's storyline focuses on the efforts of these individuals as they attempt to defend the world against the alien invasion.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Humanity unites with alien tech to face an unprecedented extraterrestrial menace."

### Why Watch
- Epic worldwide battle using recovered alien technology
- Spectacular action and sci‑fi set pieces

### Caveats & Content Note
- May feel familiar to fans of the original film
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for teens and adults; contains intense action and sci‑fi conflict but remains PG‑13.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, adventure, science-fiction, global, high-stakes

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu, fuboTV | FXNow | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Roland Emmerich
- **Networks / Studios**: 20th Century Fox, TSG Entertainment, Centropolis Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Liam Hemsworth** as *Jake Morrison*
- **Jeff Goldblum** as *David Levinson*
- **Jessie T. Usher** as *Dylan Hiller*
- **Bill Pullman** as *President Whitmore*
- **Maika Monroe** as *Patricia Whitmore*
- **Travis Tope** as *Charlie Miller*
- **AngelaBaby** as *Rain Lao*
- **Charlotte Gainsbourg** as *Dr. Catherine Marceaux*
- **Judd Hirsch** as *Julius Levinson*
- **William Fichtner** as *General Adams*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Independence Day: Resurgence released?
It was released in the United States on June 24, 2016.

### Q: What is the movie’s rating?
It is rated PG‑13.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately two hours.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is an action, adventure, and science‑fiction film.

### Q: What is the basic premise?
Earth uses recovered alien technology to build a global defense against a new alien threat.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*