Movies like Independence Day: Resurgence

The Transformers franchise, with its first installment directed by Michael Bay, delivers explosive action and a conflict between advanced alien races on Earth. Fans of Independence Day: Resurgence will enjoy the seamless blend of special effects, combat, and the threat of global annihilation.

The obvious precursor to Independence Day: Resurgence, this sci-fi action extravaganza directed by Roland Emmerich sets the stage with its iconic alien invasion scenario, complete with landmark destruction and rousing speeches. Fans of the sequel will naturally indulge in the original for the full story of Earth's fight against extraterrestrial forces.

Armageddon pits humanity against a massive asteroid on a collision course with Earth, boasting a similar end-of-the-world urgency that Independence Day: Resurgence captures. The all-star cast, patriotic fervor, and Michael Bay's bombastic directing style make it a comparable viewing experience.

Another thrilling interpretation of an alien invasion, Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds delivers intense action and spectacle. This adaptation of H.G. Wells's classic novel will captivate Independence Day: Resurgence fans with its earth-shattering battle sequences and personal story of survival.

Although not an alien invasion story, The Day After Tomorrow shares director Roland Emmerich's penchant for large-scale disaster and humanity's struggle against overwhelming odds. The catastrophic weather events and the fight for survival echo themes that resonate with fans of Independence Day: Resurgence.

Giant robots fighting monstrous alien creatures known as Kaiju make Pacific Rim a feast for the eyes of any fan looking for grandiose battles akin to those in Independence Day: Resurgence. The high-stakes, grand spectacle and international cooperation against a common enemy are core elements that bind the two films.

This less-celebrated alien invasion film, Skyline, portrays a powerful extraterrestrial force as it ensnares the population of Los Angeles. Though more confined in scale, fans of Independence Day: Resurgence might appreciate the film's special effects and the urban setting for alien encounters.