On July 4, 2016, President Lanford (Sela Ward) makes a speech at a stadium to thousands of people in order to celebrate their survival and commemorate the brave souls who lost their lives all those years ago. She tells them they have used technology to build a stronger, safer Earth.
However, Earth Space Defense Director David Levinson (Jeff Goldblum) witnesses something distressing via a video link from outer space. The aliens are coming back to Earth for another attack. There's mass destruction as buildings fly up in the air, only to come hurtling back to Earth. Tidal waves are formed in the Atlantic Ocean, crashing down over ships and capsizing them.
Levinson questions himself, saying he had years to prepare for this moment -- however, he feels they don't have a chance. President Lanford reminds him that they didn't have a chance in 1996, either, but they still prevailed.
Independence Day: Resurgence hits theaters June 24, 2016.