Independence Day: Resurgence

Name: Independence Day: Resurgence
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Released: 2016-06-22
Cast: Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Jessie T. Usher, Bill Pullman, Maika Monroe

2016 | 120 min | Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Monday Morning Maybe

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and a weak 5.4 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved The Avengers or Avengers: Endgame, start here.
The mood: Exciting.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 2 hr.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

We always knew they were coming back. 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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsWeak
29% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesWeak
5.4 out of 10
AwardsBelow par
1 win and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerSolid
$390 million worldwide on a $165 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 545K people sought it out in the past year