Now considered a significant turning point in the history of the Hollywood blockbuster, "Independence Day" was at the forefront of the large-scale disaster film and sci-fi resurgence of the mid-late 1990s. The film was released worldwide on July 3, 1996, but began showing on July 2 (the same day the film's story begins) in limited release as a result of a high level of anticipation among moviegoers. The film received mixed to positive reviews and grossed over $817.4 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film of 1996 by surpassing "Twister" and '. The film also became the second-highest-grossing film ever at the time, behind "Jurassic Park" (1993). The film won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Sound. A sequel, ', was released 20 years later on June 24, 2016, making up the first part of a planned series of films.