Every few interviews or so, director Roland Emmerich will answer a few questions about the "Independence Day" sequel, just to keep fans' hope alive. After speaking with Film Starts (thank you Google translator), we now know that Emmerich is back working with producer Dean Devlin, and that they're planning two sequels for the '96 flick, rumored to be titled "ID Forever Part One" and "ID Forever Part Two."
The two have worked on a slew of films together, including "Godzilla," "The Patriot," and more recently, "The Day After Tomorrow," and "2012."
The first film holds the 34th highest worldwide gross of a movie of all time, and also won the academy award for best visual effect. Soon after its success, 20th Century Fox paid Devlin a large sum of money to write a script for the sequel. However after completing writing it, Devlin didn't turn in the script and instead gave the money back to the studio, as he felt the story didn't live up to the first film. It wasn't until recently, 15 years later, that Devlin met up with Emmerich to try again.
Despite Emmerich and Devlin reuniting, Emmerich reports that there are still problems between the studio and the actors, but said things are still coming together. He also believes that both films will be released in 3D.
Not a whole lot of other information is available, but maybe Will Smith will return to knock out some more alien outfits, and Bill Pullman will do a few more bad Clint Eastwood impressions. As far as possible plots, denofgeeks has a few good ideas.
There is no word as of yet on a release date for either film, but the original "Independence Day" will be re-released to theaters in 3D next summer, July 3, 2013.