Overview

Strange phenomena surface around the globe. The skies ignite. Terror races through the world's major cities. As these extraordinary events unfold, it becomes increasingly clear that a force of incredible magnitude has arrived. Its mission: total annihilation over the Fourth of July weekend. The last hope to stop the destruction is an unlikely group of people united by fate and unimaginable circumstances.

Fun facts

Awards
Won 8 awards, including the Oscar for Best Visual Effects (1997) and the Saturn Award for Best Director (1997)
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Nominations
9 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Sound (1997)
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Box office
Grossed $817M worldwide, about 10.9 times its $75M budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in Los Angeles, Bonneville Salt Flats, Pittsburgh and 11 other locations
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Setting
Set in Houston, Los Angeles, California and 2 other places
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Sequels
Followed by Independence Day: Resurgence
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Collection
Part of Independence Day Collection
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Music
Music by David Arnold
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