: The underwhelming box office and critical response to Resurgence —which many attributed to the absence of Will Smith —initially halted plans for an immediate follow-up. Director and Plot Rumors
: Speculative reports and fan-driven "concept" trailers suggest a story that could expand into an interplanetary war, potentially involving the return of long-lost characters or Earth launching its own counterattack into deep space. 2022---Will-Independence-Day-3-see-the-light-of-day-
: Following the Disney-Fox merger , the rights to the franchise now reside with Disney. The company has not yet prioritized a theatrical sequel, leading to speculation that the series might eventually find new life as a streaming event or series. : The underwhelming box office and critical response