Independence Day
1996
Massive alien ships position themselves over cities worldwide, and a satellite expert discovers that their communications conceal a countdown to attack. As devastating strikes begin, military pilots, scientists, government leaders, and civilians scramble to survive and find a way to counter an overwhelmingly advanced invading force.
Why it fitsMay contain spoilers
A coordinated extraterrestrial armada attacks Earth and attempts global extermination; resisting the invasion is the film's central conflict.