'Independence 2' News, Update: Synopsis for Sequel Revealed
The synopsis for director Roland Emmerich's upcoming follow-up film for his 1996 hit science-fiction pic "Independence Day," has finally been revealed.
"Independence Day 2," which is currently undergoing its production phase in New Mexico, is one of the titles that will be headlining next week at the Licensing Expo in Las Vegas. Collider claims to have gotten an information sheet for the slate of films that 20th Century Fox will be promoting.
Among the material is a synopsis for "Independence Day 2." The site noted that "this may not be the official" summary. However, the specifics that are to be given below may offer some glimpse as to what fans should expect when it hits the cinemas.
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"After Independence Day redefined the event movie genre, the next epic chapter delivers global catastrophe on an unimaginable scale. Using recovered alien technology, the nations of Earth have collaborated on an immense defense program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare us for the aliens' advanced and unprecedented force. Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can bring our world back from the brink of extinction," the statement reads.
Previous rumors meanwhile pointed out that producers of the project would likely to follow the current multi-installment franchise trend which means there might be two or more reiterations of the title in the coming future.
Under the direction of Emmerich, "Independence Day 2" will see returning stars Jeff Goldblum, Vivica A. Fox, Judd Hirsch, Brent Spiner and Bill Pullman with newcomers Liam Hemsworth, Charlotte Gainsburg, Maika Monroe, Sela Ward, Joey King, Jessie Usher, and William Fichner.
"Independence Day 2" is said to open in theaters on June 24, 2016.
