However, this doesn’t align with what happened in the sequel.
In a convenience store, Lee sees a news report on something chaotic happening in Shanghai.
How would Lee have been able to pick up any recent newspaper after that day?
How would anyone even deliver the newspaper?
Out of a dozen boats, only two made it to shore.
Perhaps the direct aftermath of the alien landing will be explored in a future movie.
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