Independence Day: Resurgence cost 200 million to make- Are they out of their minds?

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archer9234 said:

Trunkin said:
Tbh if they had Will Smith they'd make that back easy, Without him? I doubt it.

Actually, why isn't he in this film? Don't tell me he turned it down for a supporting role in Suicide Squad...

He was filming Squad during ID4 2's filming. There was no way around it.

From Wikipedia: "In October 2011, however, discussions for Will Smith returning were halted, due to Fox's refusal to provide the $50 million salary demanded by Smith for the two sequels."