1996's Independence Day: A must-watch sci-fi classic for Fourth of July

Nearly 30 years after its release, the alien invasion blockbuster remains one of the most beloved sci-fi films ever made.

Independence Day's alien attack | Art of the scene

Independence Day took over the summer of 1996 like the alien invasion it inflicted onto big screens around the world, ushering in a new era of suped-up, cinematic spectacle. But Will Smith, Jeff ...

Disaster Movies Learned the Wrong Lesson From 'Independence Day'

The 1996 hit film spawned a bad trend in disaster movies.

30 Facts for 30 Years of "Independence Day"

In 1996, "Independence Day" hit cinemas. It showed never-before-seen images, packaged as light popcorn entertainment.

The making of Independence Day at 30: ‘I panicked and raced to set to rewrite’

The makers of the blockbusting sci-fi thriller reveal how they made a hit, why Kevin Spacey was almost involved and what went wrong with the sequel ...

The Cast of ‘Independence Day’: Where Are They 30 Years Later?

In honor of the sci-fi blockbuster’s 30th anniversary, THR checks in on the all-star cast, including Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum and Vivica A. Fox.