Independence Day 3 Prospects Get Promising Update from Roland Emmerich

The filmmaker behind Independence Day had something to say about the future of the franchise.

Director Roland Emmerich offered an update to The Direct aboutIndependence Day 3during San DiegoComic-Con 2024.

You’ve previously shared hope for a third ‘Independence Day’ film.

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In 2024, what does it look like?

Is there no hope that it’s gonna happen?"

The Direct: “So, those talks haven’t happened yet?”

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Emmerich: “…I have a story and everything.

Trust me, I have a story.”

Since the deal, word on a third film in the sci-fi series has been quiet.

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The Direct: “I’ll call Disney.

Not that I have any sway.

Emmerich: “Yeah, call them.”

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In May 2015 (roughly a year beforeResurgence’s release), two moreIndependence Daymovies were announced.

However, according to Emmerich, this depended on the success of the then-upcoming second film.

Despite this, Emmerich has remained hopeful that he will get to take another crack at theIndependence Daynut.

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I really havent even gotten to it.

But I dont know.

Well see, its kind of like it could happen, it could not happen.

They like that kind of franchise movie.”

Independence Dayis now streaming onHulu.