Independence | Day: Resurgence

The film introduces a non-biological alien intelligence (the Sphere) that offers humanity advanced technology to join an interstellar resistance against the Harvesters, setting the stage for a potential (though unmade) third film.

This prequel novel bridges the 20-year gap between the films, detailing the ascent of David Levinson to the head of the ESD and the accidental death of Steve Hiller (Will Smith's character) during a test flight of alien-hybrid technology. Independence Day: Resurgence

A significant backstory detail mentioned in the film is a 10-year ground war in sub-Saharan Africa, where local warlords defeated a landed alien "city destroyer" in hand-to-hand combat. The film introduces a non-biological alien intelligence (the

The movie explores the long-term psychic trauma of those who had their minds "hijacked" by aliens in the first film, such as President Whitmore and Dr. Brakish Okun. Expanded Media and Features The movie explores the long-term psychic trauma of

A free mobile strategy game titled Independence Day: Resurgence - Battle Heroes was released by Zen Studios, allowing players to command fleets in the IDR universe.