: It was considered a financial disappointment, grossing approximately $389.7 million worldwide against a $165 million budget—significantly less than the $817 million earned by the 1996 film. Where to Watch

: Critics praised the visual effects but lambasted the "clunky" dialogue and lack of emotional depth compared to the original.

Released 20 years after the 1996 original, is a sci-fi disaster sequel that depicts Earth's response to a second, even larger alien invasion. Plot Overview

: Will Smith’s character, Steven Hiller, is mentioned as having died years prior during a test flight of a hybrid jet. Critical & Commercial Reception

The film mixes returning legacy stars with a new generation of leads:

You can currently find the movie on several major platforms:

: Liam Hemsworth (Jake Morrison), Jessie T. Usher (Dylan Hiller, son of the late Steven Hiller), and Maika Monroe (Patricia Whitmore).

: Jeff Goldblum (David Levinson), Bill Pullman (former President Whitmore), Judd Hirsch (Julius Levinson), and Brent Spiner (Dr. Okun).