It's called Resurgence -- and apparently Will Smith's price tag was too high (boo hoo)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oUvg70NA-Y
^ not a TRAILER yet, but most of the cast (including the new characters) gather together for promotional purposes. But this is confirmation that The Damage Is Done Already for those who think a sequel is sacrilege ;)
Today is its release date.
Some reviews are already in.
http://www.thehollywoodnews.com/2016/06/23/independence-day-resurgence-review/
and YEESH you don't often get this kind of positive response to a big-budget sequel to a big-budget popcorn blockbuster!
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While a little big unfulfilling once the credits role, and the constant feeling that once again the studio has ordered the filmmakers to set things up for future instalments, Independence Day: Resurgence is actually a pretty solid follow-up that should embrace a new generation?s interest while at the same time fulfilling the needs of us older fans keen to be taken back a couple of decades.
A decent sequel that delivers just enough to satisfy. We look forward to where things are taken next.
Brushing aside my usual cynicism, for this I am actually wanting to see this in theatres, some evening hopefully soon with my friends... let me know re. availability buds. (Sometimes after Friday of this week.)
PS: "The War of 1996" a fake news report to get you pumped up:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTFd8h9DE_g