Independence Day · 1996–2016
How to Watch Independence Day in Order
To watch Independence Day: Resurgence, start with Independence Day.
Watch Independence Day in release order for a first viewing — start with Independence Day (1996). There are 2 films, released between 1996–2016. That is 4.4 hours of viewing.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch Independence Day?
For a first viewing, watch Independence Day in release order, starting with Independence Day (1996) and ending with Independence Day: Resurgence (2016). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many Independence Day films are there?
There are 2 Independence Day films.
Where should a first-time viewer start with Independence Day?
Start with Independence Day, released in 1996. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of Independence Day?
Watching every Independence Day film takes 4.4 hours.
Last updated September 4, 2026