Independence Day (1996) The film begins when massive alien spacecrafts appear across the globe, unleashing devastating attacks on major cities. Humanity faces near extinction as entire nations crumble under the aliens’ superior technology. Amid the chaos, a diverse group of heroes emerges — including Captain Steven Hiller (Will Smith), a fearless fighter pilot; David Levinson (Jeff Goldblum), a brilliant computer expert; and President Thomas Whitmore (Bill Pullman), who delivers one of cinema’s