Editing Independence Day (1996 film) (section)

==Franchise==
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{{main|Independence Day: Resurgence}}
In June 2011, Devlin confirmed that he and Emmerich had written a treatment for two [[sequel]]s to form a trilogy; both expressed the desire for [[Will Smith]] to return.<ref>{{cite news | title = Exclusive: Producer Dean Devlin Talks INDEPENDENCE DAY Sequels, STARGATE Movie Sequels, GODZILLA and More at the Saturn Awards | publisher = Collider.com | date = June 24, 2011 | url = https://collider.com/dean-devlin-independence-day-sequel-stargate-sequels/98467/ | access-date = June 26, 2011 | archive-date = June 26, 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110626025045/http://collider.com/dean-devlin-independence-day-sequel-stargate-sequels/98467/ | url-status = live }}</ref> In October 2011, however, discussions over Smith returning were halted, due to Fox's refusal to provide the $50&nbsp;million salary demanded by Smith for the two sequels. Emmerich, however, made assurances that the films would be shot [[Back-to-back film production|back-to-back]], regardless of Smith's involvement.<ref>{{cite news | title = Independence Day 2 and 3 Could Happen Without Will Smith | work = [[MovieWeb]] | date = October 27, 2011 | url = http://www.movieweb.com/news/independence-day-2-and-3-could-happen-without-will-smith | access-date = May 29, 2012 | archive-date = March 31, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140331111303/http://www.movieweb.com/news/independence-day-2-and-3-could-happen-without-will-smith | url-status = live }}</ref>

In March 2013, Emmerich stated that the titles of the new films would be ''ID: Forever – Part I'' and ''ID: Forever – Part II''.<ref>{{cite magazine | title = Roland Emmerich spills 'Independence Day' sequel details | magazine = Entertainment Weekly | date = March 26, 2013 | url = http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/03/26/independence-day-sequel/ | access-date = March 26, 2013 | archive-date = July 23, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130723055857/http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/03/26/independence-day-sequel/ | url-status = live }}</ref> In November 2014, the sequel was given the green light by 20th Century Fox, with a release date of June 24, 2016. This would be a stand-alone sequel, that would not split into two parts as originally planned, with filming beginning in May 2015 and casting being done after the studio locked down Emmerich as the director of the film.<ref>{{cite magazine | last = Fleming | first = Mike Jr. | title = Fox Green Light Starts 'Independence Day' Sequel Countdown | magazine = Deadline | date = November 26, 2014 | url = https://deadline.com/2014/11/independence-day-sequel-fox-green-light-1201298276/ | access-date = April 18, 2020 | archive-date = June 12, 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200612195814/https://deadline.com/2014/11/independence-day-sequel-fox-green-light-1201298276/ | url-status = live }}</ref> In December 2014, Devlin confirmed that Emmerich would indeed be directing the sequel.<ref>{{cite news | last = Topel | first = Fred | title = Independence Day 2" Exclusive: Why They're Not Doing 2 Sequels At Once | publisher = NerdReport | date = December 4, 2014 | url = http://www.nerdreport.com/2014/12/04/independence-day-2-exclusive-why-theyre-not-doing-2-sequels-at-once/ | access-date = December 8, 2014 | archive-date = February 19, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170219031149/http://www.nerdreport.com/2014/12/04/independence-day-2-exclusive-why-theyre-not-doing-2-sequels-at-once/ | url-status = live }}</ref> On June 22, 2015, Emmerich announced the official title, ''[[Independence Day: Resurgence]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/independence-day-2-official-title-804344|title = 'Independence Day 2' Official Title Revealed|work = The Hollywood Reporter|date = June 22, 2015|access-date = April 18, 2020|archive-date = June 12, 2020|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200612211238/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/independence-day-2-official-title-804344|url-status = live}}</ref>

With respect to Smith's decision not to return to film a sequel, Emmerich told Screen Crush that: "In the very beginning, I wanted to work with him and he was excited to be in it but then after a while he was tired of sequels, and he did another science fiction film, which was his father-son story ''[[After Earth]]'', so he opted out."<ref>{{cite web|title = This Is Why Will Smith Isn't in 'Independence Day 2'|url = https://screencrush.com/independence-day-2-smith/|website = ScreenCrush| date=June 25, 2015 |access-date = December 14, 2015|archive-date = June 12, 2020|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200612174932/https://screencrush.com/independence-day-2-smith/|url-status = live}}</ref>

''[[Independence Day: Resurgence]]'' was released on June 24, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title = Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)|url = https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1628841/|website = IMDb|access-date = December 14, 2015|archive-date = July 26, 2018|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180726122809/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1628841/|url-status = live}}</ref> The sequel, unlike the original, was both a critical and commercial failure, making further sequels unlikely.  Furthermore, in March 2018, LRM Online reported that, after having met producer Dean Devlin at WonderCon and asking about the status of ''Independence Day 3'', Devlin told them "I don't know. I don't know. Currently, I personally have no plans of doing another one."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lrmonline.com/news/exclusive-independence-day-resurgence-producer-has-no-plans-to-do-another-film-anytime-soon/|title=EXCLUSIVE: Independence Day: Resurgence Producer Has No Plans To Do Another Film Anytime Soon|first=Joseph Jammer|last=Medina|website=lrmonline.com|date=March 27, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://movieweb.com/independence-day-3-no-plans-producer-dean-devlin/|title=Independence Day 3 Is Completely Dead for Now|work=MovieWeb|date=March 27, 2018|access-date=July 8, 2018}}</ref> One year later, Emmerich stated that once [[Acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney|The Walt Disney Company purchased Fox]] he thought the chances of a third movie were over, but still had hopes that the project could happen given Disney's preference for franchise films.<ref>{{cite web|date=February 19, 2020|title=Independence Day 3? Roland Emmerich Still Has Hope Disney Will Make The Movie|url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2490456/independence-day-3-roland-emmerich-still-has-hope-disney-will-make-the-movie|access-date=October 24, 2020|website=CINEMABLEND}}</ref>