Where to watch the Independence Day films in order
The Independence Day franchise is an action, adventure and science fiction series of 2 films released between 1996 and 2016. It runs from Independence Day (1996) to Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), and this guide lays out every film in the order to watch it, with where each one streams in India.
- 2
- films
- 2 of 2
- on Indian OTT
- 1996–2016
- release span
- 4h 25m
- watch time
- PG-13
- age rating
All 2 Independence Day films stream on JioHotstar in India, so you can watch the entire saga with a single subscription.
The Independence Day franchise, explained
Reviews across the series are mixed: its 2 rated films average 6.2 on TMDB, peaking at 6.9 for Independence Day (1996) and dropping to 5.4 for Independence Day: Resurgence (2016).
Watched back to back, the films add up to about 4h 25m of screen time. The toughest age rating across the franchise is PG-13, so plan the saga accordingly.
This guide lists every film in release order with its India streaming home, so you always know what to watch next and where. We refresh availability as titles move between platforms.
How to watch the Independence Day films in order
The clearest way through the Independence Day franchise is release order — the sequence the films came out in. Begin with Independence Day (1996) and finish on Independence Day: Resurgence (2016). Every film sits on JioHotstar in India, so you can run straight through without switching apps. Back to back, the full binge runs about 4h 25m.
2 films, in release order
- 1The film that started the franchise — and its highest-rated.
Independence Day
19966.92h 25mMoviePG-13“The question of whether or not we are alone in the universe has been answered.”
Director: Roland Emmerich
Cast: Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell
Streaming in IndiaStrange phenomena surface around the globe. The skies ignite. Terror races through the world's major cities. As these extraordinary events unfold, it becomes increasingly clear that a force of incredible magnitude has arrived. Its mission: total annihilation over the Fourth of July weekend. The last hope to stop the destruction is an unlikely group of people united by fate and unimaginable circumstances.
ActionAdventureScience Fiction - 2The most recent film — and its lowest-rated.
Independence Day: Resurgence
20165.42hMoviePG-13“We had twenty years to prepare. So did they.”
Director: Roland Emmerich
Cast: Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Jessie T. Usher, Bill Pullman
Streaming in IndiaWe always knew they were coming back. Using recovered alien technology, the nations of Earth have collaborated on an immense defense program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare us for the aliens’ advanced and unprecedented force. Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can bring our world back from the brink of extinction.
ActionAdventureScience Fiction
Independence Day: where to watch — FAQ
- How many Independence Day films are there?
- There are 2 Independence Day films, released between 1996 and 2016 — from Independence Day (1996) to Independence Day: Resurgence (2016).
- Where can I watch the Independence Day films in India?
- All 2 Independence Day films stream on Indian OTT on JioHotstar. You can watch the whole series with a single subscription.
- Is Independence Day on Netflix in India?
- No. In India the Independence Day films are not on Netflix — they stream on JioHotstar.
- What order should I watch the Independence Day films in?
- Watch them in release order, starting with Independence Day (1996) and ending with Independence Day: Resurgence (2016). The full 2-film order is listed above.
- Are all the Independence Day films on JioHotstar?
- Yes — all 2 Independence Day films stream on JioHotstar in India, so you can binge the entire series with one subscription.
