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Let’s go back to 1997. Titanic was sailing into box office history, Batman had nipples, and the internet was still something you had to yell at your mom to get off the phone to use. Kids like me were burning out their family’s VHS players with tapes of The Lost World, Liar Liar and Space Jam. It was a glorious stew of blockbusters, pop music, and dial-up tones. But nestled among the chaos was a movie so perfectly outrageous, so gleefully violent, and so misunderstood that it didn’t just fly over audiences’ heads—it practically dive-bombed them like a fleet of Arachnid kamikazes. That movie was Starship Troopers, baby. For kids who grew up in the late 90s, this was our RoboCop. Funny enough—it’s by the same exact madman director, Paul Verhoeven. If you were lucky enough to see this film on HBO or even in...

When Paul Verhoeven's "Starship Troopers" was released in 1997, people were baffled. It's about a futuristic society where humanity battles "bugs" -- an alien race from a far-off planet. It's about the thrill of signing on to the military, and then it's about the absolute horror of war. "Starship Troopers" is a vicious satire, meant to make visible the way that blind patriotism, propaganda-induced xenophobia, and unchecked military power lead to fascism and genocide.

Critics and audiences rejected the film, missing that the movie does not support the fervor with which its characters celebrate the destruction of an alien race. "I was using [Leni] Riefenstahl to point out, or so I thought, that these heroes and heroines were straight out of Nazi propaganda," Verhoeven later told The Guardian. "No one saw it at the time ... I thought Neil Patrick Harris arriving on the set in an SS uniform might clear it up.

Sony’s surprise CES announcement in January left the Helldivers community picking their jaws off the floor. The gaming giant confirmed what many had speculated: Super Earth’s finest would be making the jump from consoles to the silver screen.

But what exactly do we know about the Helldivers 2 movie adaptation? Between official statements, developer insights, and community speculation, the picture remains frustratingly incomplete.

Like a Helldiver waiting for extraction in squid territory, fans are left scanning the horizon for any sign of what’s to come.

The announcement that launched a thousand hellpods

The news broke during Sony’s CES 2025 presentation when PlayStation Productions head Asad Qizilbash casually dropped what might be the most anticipated gaming adaptation since The Last of Us:

…and we are just getting started. Looking ahead as to what might come next, I’m excited to announce we are working with Sony Pictures on...

Harmony Korine's 2013 film "Spring Breakers" is a time capsule of the early 2010s -- a time when James Franco was still a big-name movie star and Skrillex's brostep bass wobbles soundtracked all of the cool parties in town. Starring Vanessa Hudgens, Selena Gomez, Ashley Benson, and Rachel Korine, the film follows four college students who turn to a life of crime after meeting Alien (Franco), a drug dealer who convinces them to wear pink balaclavas, carry machine guns, and dance to Britney Spears power ballads.

Considering that Harmony Korine was banned from "The David Letterman Show" for causing mischief, it makes sense that he'd create a movie about renegades wreaking havoc. That said, "Spring Breakers" also taps into the universal feeling of being young, carefree, and wanting the party to last forever -- themes most of us can relate to, even if we didn't grow up listening to...

When Arrowhead’s co-op shooter exploded onto the scene last year, gamers immediately recognized its spiritual connection to Paul Verhoeven’s 1997 cult classic. The gray-and-black armor, the rounded helmets, the endless waves of insectoid enemies—the visual parallels between Helldivers 2 and Starship Troopers are undeniable.

But Super Earth’s war against the Terminids runs deeper than mere aesthetic homage. The connections between these two franchises extend far beyond power armor and bug guts, reaching into the realm of biting social commentary that both properties execute with gleeful abandon.

More than just bugs and guns: the shared DNA of managed democracy

The most fascinating parallel between Helldivers 2 and Starship Troopers isn’t the combat—it’s the mockery of ultra-nationalism that permeates both worlds.

While Verhoeven’s film was initially misunderstood as endorsing fascism, time revealed its brilliant satire of militaristic propaganda. Helldivers 2 cranks this satire to eleven, with its “Managed Democracy” and comically over-the-top patriotism.

Directed by Paul Verhoeven, the 1997 cult classic “Starship Troopers” is a sci-fi action thriller film that follows the journey of three friends: Johnny, Carmen, and Carl. The issue lies not in the visual presentation but rather in the execution of the film. Understandably, in 1997, depicting an extravagant battle between extraterrestrial species and humanity was challenging. However, there was room for improvement in designing more memorable fight sequences. With a limited scope for the cast to work with, the film falls short of becoming a captivating science fiction epic. However, “Starship Troopers” serves as a satire on propaganda and critiques the glorified military action and humankind’s fascistic tendencies.

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Starship Troopers (1997) Plot Summary and Movie Synopsis:

The film starts with an advertisement from the United Citizen Federation where they guarantee citizenship if someone serves for them. The Federation is always in need of soldiers who can help them win the war against the Bugs.

In the age of sequels, remakes, and reboots, we often find ourselves yearning for something a little more… ‘out of this world’. Henry Cavill, who brought Geralt to life, has big plans for the Warhammer 40k universe- a project he’s been diligently working on for a while. But, alas, it seems we’re going to have to hold our horses a little longer.

Yes, while Cavill’s passion for the franchise is undeniable, the show’s release is still in development purgatory, leaving us with nothing but our imagination. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back. If you’re itching for some grimdark action while we wait, there are five films you should definitely check out.

So, sit tight, and let’s dive into this cinematic universe, while we wait for Cavill’s Warhammer 40,000 to become a reality.

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Even almost 30 years after it bombed in theaters and especially because it became a cult classic shortly after, Starship Troopers remains one of the most beloved sci-fi and/or war films ever made. To no one's surprise, producers have been trying and failing to either reboot or remake it ever since. After years of being stuck in limbo, the new Starship Troopers finally gained some life when it was announced that District 9 writer/director Neill Blomkamp would helm the remake.

As of this writing, Blomkamp hasn't specified what he plans to do for the remake. All that is known is that it will most likely be a faithful adaptation of Robert A. Heinlein's 1959 novel of the same name rather than a remake of Paul Verhoeven's 1997 film. Assuming this is the case, then the remake may be dead on arrival. Contrary to what contemporary fans demand of today's film adaptations,...

“Starship Troopers” are back. And they’ve found the man to lead them into battle.

Neill Blomkamp has been hired by Columbia Pictures to write and direct a new version of the story, this time going back to the original story by Robert A. Heinlein, which was originally published as a two-part serial in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction before being collected and released as a novel in 1959.

The story follows Johnny Rico and his band of roughnecks, who go into battle against an army of intelligent insects but plot specifics are being kept under wraps. Blomkamp is writing the script and producing alongside Terri Tatchell.

“Starship Troopers” had been adapted once before, in 1997, by “RoboCop” director Paul Verhoeven and writer Edward Neumeier for TriStar Pictures and Touchstone Pictures. That version leaned into the political satire, full of fascistic imagery and jingoistic propagandizing. That hard R-rated film starred Casper Van Dien as Johnny Rico,...

Neill Blomkamp is set to direct and write a new adaptation of ‘Starship Troopers’.The director, known for District 9 and Chappie, has been tapped by Sony’s Columbia Pictures for the project, according to Variety.It added the project will take its inspiration from the original 1959 sci-fi novel of the same title by Robert A. Heinlein, rather than Paul Verhoeven’s 1997 satirical adaptation of the book.It will mark a return to high-concept science fiction for Neill, 44, who has built his career on blending social commentary with action-heavy storytelling. The project also reunites him with producer and longtime collaborator Terri Tatchell, 46. Sony, which previously worked with Neill on ‘Gran Turismo’.It has not yet revealed casting or production timelines, Variety reported.While plot details remain under wraps, the film is expected to lean into writer Robert’s militaristic themes rather than Paul Verhoeven’s satirical approach. The original novel follows Johnny Rico,...

Rumors of a new Starship Troopers movie have been doing the rounds for a couple of years, and we finally have confirmation that a new take on the classic sci-fi actioner is moving forward at Sony/Colombia Pictures.

As first reported by Mttsh, District 9 filmmaker Neill Blomkamp is set to write and direct the project, and will also produce alongside Terri Tatchell, his partner and wife who co-wrote District 9 and 2015's Chappie with the director.

According to THR, this will not be a remake or reboot of Paul Verhoeven's 1997 movie, but a more direct adaptation of Robert A. Heinlein's controversial 1959 novel.

The book focused on the rise of military man Johnny Rico during an interstellar war between Earth's army and legions of giant insect-like aliens known as Bugs. In addition to sci-fi space battles, the story was concerned with highlighting life in a military society, introducing ideas...

Big news for sci-fi lovers! Sony’s Columbia Pictures is bringing back ‘Starship Troopers,’ and they’ve tapped Neill Blomkamp to write and direct it. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because he’s the guy who gave us ‘District 9,’ a movie that mixed aliens and real-world grit in a way that stuck with people. Now he’s diving into Robert A. Heinlein’s 1959 novel, and I’m already curious about what he’ll do with it.

This isn’t a redo of the 1997 ‘Starship Troopers’ film that Paul Verhoeven made. That one, with its over-the-top military vibes and bug battles, starred folks like Denise Richards, Casper Van Dien, and Neil Patrick Harris. It cost over $100 million to make but only pulled in $121 million at the box office. Still, it found a second life as a cult favorite. Blomkamp’s version, though, is skipping that satire and going...

Starship Troopers is getting rebooted. The news comes 28 years after the original feature film was released in movie theaters.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, it has been revealed that filmmaker Neill Blomkamp (Gran Turismo) is set to give Starship Troopers a new adaptation. The film will not be a direct remake of the 1997 film, but will more so hearken back to the original 1959 novel by Robert A. Heinlein. Blomkamp is writing and directing the new movie, and he's also producing alongside his wife, Terri Tatchell, with whom he collaborated on District 9 and Chappie.

The original story is about an interstellar war between humans and bug-like alien creatures. Paul Verhoeven directed the 1997 adaptation with Casper Van Dien starring in the lead role of Johnny Rico. Other cast members included Dina Meyer, Denise Richards, Jake Busey, Neil Patrick Harris, Clancy Brown, Seth Gilliam, Patrick Muldoon, Dean Norris, and Michael Ironside.

The Film Was...

Paul Verhoeven’s 1997 movie Starship Troopers pit a futuristic military unit up against insectoid creatures, with two live action sequels, two animated movies, and various video games following in its wake. We’ve been hearing rumblings about a new movie for several years now, and The Hollywood Reporter brings us an exciting update on that today.

According to the site, Columbia Pictures has hired Neill Blomkamp to write and direct the new Starship Troopers movie, which will re-adapt Robert A. Heinlein’s novel rather than outright remake Paul Verhoeven’s movie. Of course, Verhoeven’s movie was also an adaptation of Heinlein’s 1959 sci-fi novel.

THR details, “Starship Troopers ostensibly told of an interstellar war between Earth and a host of bug-like aliens, and focused on a rise of a military serviceman named Johnny Rico. But the story had other things on its minds, like exploring the strengths of life...

Johnny Rico is coming back to kill some more bugs.

Columbia Pictures is plotting a new Starship Troopers movie, setting District 9 filmmaker Neill Blomkamp to write and direct an adaptation of the classic sci-fi novel story by Robert A. Heinlein.

Blomkamp will also produce the feature alongside Terri Tatchell, his partner and wife who co-wrote the South African filmmaker’s District 9 and 2015 outing, Chappie.

Published in 1959, Troopers ostensibly told of an interstellar war between Earth and a host of bug-like aliens, and focused on a rise of a military serviceman named Johnny Rico. But the story had other things on its minds, like exploring the strengths of life in a military society and such ideas as having to perform service in order to have voting rights.

While the book won a Hugo Award for best novel and has been quite influential in sci-fi literature, some quarters described the book as fascist.

"Power Rangers" was not just one of the biggest cultural phenomena of the 1990s, but it was also part of a wave of shows that made Japanese pop culture huge in the U.S. together with "Pokémon," "Sailor Moon" and "Dragon Ball Z." The show, created by Haim Saban and Shuki Levy in collaboration with Shotaro Ishinomori, was mostly composed of reused footage from Ishinomori's hugely influential and long-running tokusatsu series "Super Sentai." The series revolves around a team of youths trained to morph into superheroes known as Rangers, who fight evildoers and occasionally pilot giant mecha called Zords (which can combine to form even bigger mecha). As /Film decided in our previous reassessment, "Power Rangers" is good, actually, even setting our nostalgia aside.

Part of what made the show interesting in its early years was that the first six seasons of "Power Rangers" told a serialized story. This started...

Starship Troopers (1997), directed by Paul Verhoeven, is a sci-fi movie about Earth fighting a war against giant alien bugs. The film uses extreme violence and nudity to satirize military propaganda, fascism, and nationalism.

Although it received mixed reviews when it first came out, it has since become a cult classic and is seen as a sharp commentary on war and society.

The cast includes Casper Van Dien as Johnny Rico, a star athlete turned soldier, Dina Meyer as Dizzy Flores, Rico’s fellow infantryman, Denise Richards as Carmen, Jake Busey as Ace Levy, Neil Patrick Harris as Carl Jenkins, Clancy Brown as Sergeant Zim, and Michael Ironside as Jean Rasczak, a teacher-turned-squad leader.

Denise Richards played Carmen, an aspiring starship pilot and Johnny Rico’s girlfriend in Starship Troopers. Despite the movie’s focus on gender equality, Richards was asked to do a topless scene, which she quickly turned down.

‘Starship Troopers’ released in 1997, directed by Paul Verhoeven, is a sci-fi film set in a future where Earth is at war with giant alien insects. The movie is known for its satirical take on military propaganda, fascism, and nationalism, using over-the-top violence and nudity to highlight these themes.

Despite mixed reviews at first, the film has since gained a cult following and is considered an influential commentary on war and society.

The cast of ‘Starship Troopers’ includes Casper Van Dien as Johnny Rico, a former sports star turned soldier, and Dina Meyer as Dizzy Flores, his fellow infantryman. Other key roles are played by Denise Richards as Carmen, Jake Busey as Ace Levy, Neil Patrick Harris as Carl Jenkins, and Clancy Brown as Sergeant Zim, along with Michael Ironside as Jean Rasczak, a former teacher turned squad leader.

As was mentioned in the above paragraph Denise Richards played Carmen an...

Starship Troopers is the perfect definition of an originally misunderstood cult classic that has gone on to build a dedicated fanbase since its release in 1997. Now actor Casper Van Dien, who played Johnny Rico in the movie, is desperate to see the franchise get a revival as a streaming TV series. Van Dien recently shared his enthusiasm for returning to the action franchise, suggesting, not for the first time, that it holds untapped potential for further exploration that would be perfect for a long-form series.

In an interview with ComicBook.com, Van Dien explained that he believes that a modern series could explore the universe in ways that the original film couldnt due to its format. After noting that there is a lot of commentary in the movie that is still very relevant today, he said:

Ive been putting it out on my streamsto get Sonys attention and make the Starship Troopers...

More than two decades after its 1997 release, Starship Troopers star Casper Van Dien says its time to reboot the franchise - but this time as a streaming television series. In an interview with Comic Book, the actor says he sees the potential for the cult classic movie to be transformed into a series.

Ive been putting it out on my streamsto get Sonys attention and make the Starship Troopers movie or TV series (reboot). I think it would be great for a seriesThe visual effects today would be a huge win for Sony if they could make a series out of it, Van Dien said of the movie, which was directed by Paul Verhoeven.

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The Movie is Based on a Novel

Starship Troopers, which is based on...

Paul Verhoeven's sci-fi action cult classic Starship Troopers is now streaming for free on Pluto TV. The iconic film, based on Robert A. Heinlein's 1959 novel of the same name, debuted exactly twenty-seven years ago.

Written by Edward Neumeier and set in the 23rd century, Starship Troopers follows teenager Johnny Rico (Casper Van Dien) and his comrades as they serve in the military of the United Citizen Federation, an Earth-based world government engaged in an interstellar war against an alien species known as the Arachnids. Dina Meyer, Denise Richards, Jake Busey, Neil Patrick Harris, Patrick Muldoon, and Michael Ironside also star in the movie. Starship Troopers' development started in 1991 as Bug Hunt at Outpost 7, written by Neumeier. After noticing story similarities with Heinlein's novel, producer Jon Davison suggested converting the script into a version of Starship Troopers to garner greater interest from studio executives.

27 years ago today, Starship Troopers was released.

Even though Arrowhead’s Helldivers 2 might be in a much better position after a few months of community outrage, it’s been quite a long while since the launch that players and their crew might be on the search for the next-cop game. Starship Troopers: Extermination just might be the answer.

Starship Troopers: Extermination is making waves in the gaming community! | Credit: Offworld

Having reached its full launch after spending more than a year in early access, it brings chaotic co-op Fps action in one of the most iconic sci-suffering with support for up to 16 players. Its reviews have been great so far, and developer Offworld Industry is ready to carry forward this momentum by exploring new characters after Johnny Rico.

Offshore Plans to Explore More Characters in Starship Troopers: Extermination Offshore developers want to explore other stories in the Starship Troopers universe. (Image via Offworld)

If you’re unfamiliar with Starship Troopers universe,...

Starship Troopers fans are getting spoiled with another video game, this time courtesy of Sony Pictures Virtual Reality (Spvr) and Xr Games with their newly-announced VR title Starship Troopers: Continuum. Arriving on Meta Quest 2 and 3 on October 17, Continuum will also launch for the PlayStation VR2 on October 31. Pre-orders are now open on the Meta Store.

Continuum will see Casper Van Dien once again reprise his role as the legendary Johnny Rico, and is set 25 years after the Battle of Klendathu. The war between the Federation and the Arachnid is deadlocked, but the planet Janus-4 holds a secret that threatens to tip the balance of the war in The Continuum.

In the Continuum you are an experiment, a PsyCommander, with advanced psychic powers. You control Troopers, rank them up, and try to keep them alive. Promote them to citizenship for big bonuses, and advance your own powers faster. You can...

Quick Links Behind The Scenes Of Starship Troopers: Extermination Special Operations Group Missions How Starship Troopers: Extermination Sets Itself Apart

First entering early access last May, Starship Troopers: Extermination has already garnered a strong fanbase well ahead of its planned 1.0 release later this year. The co-op Fps, which comes from developer Offworld, places teams of players in the thick of intense bug battles. Casper Van Dien, who played Johnny Rico in the original film series, reprises his role in the title, and made the journey to Gamescom alongside developers to present a new hands-on experience ahead of release.

The final release of the 16-squad shooter will arrive this October, bringing with it the same over-the-top bug killing action the IP is known for. Its already made great progress since first entering early access, and developers have teased a myriad of Starship Troopers surprises planned for the future. Screen...

After a long year in Early Access, Starship Troopers: Extermination is finally gearing up for its 1.0 release later this year. Developed by Offworld Industries, the studio behind the famous 2020 multiplayer title Squad, this well-received co-op Fps game serves as the latest video game adaptation.

There’s no doubt that the game is one of the most anticipated releases of the year, but it does face significant competition from a similar bug-stomping co-op shooter that debuted earlier this year, Helldivers 2. However, with the latest single-layer mode trailer, the Offworld game has managed to one-up Helldivers 2, which should set off alarms for Arrowhead.

Starship Troopers: Extermination is the Helldivers 2 Killer

Offworld Industries dropped a new Developer Diary for Starship Troopers: Extermination, as well as a trailer at Gamescom 2024. The trailer gave us a look at the new Tanker Bug in action. However, one of the major highlights was the look at General...

Some of the Starship Troopers original cast reunites after 27 years under the shadow of a familiar foe. The 1997 film developed a cult following after its anti-fascist satire was initially misunderstood by critics. Despite a reboot having been in the works since 2011, no significant news has surfaced in years.

It has been 27 years since Starship Troopers was first released, but the original cast has reunited under the shadow of a familiar foe. Based on the 1959 sci-fi novel of the same name, 1997s Starship Troopers largely failed to resonate with critics at the time of its original release, with many misinterpreting the movies anti-fascist satire. However, in the years that followed, it would not only come to develop a cult following, but would also spawn two low-budget sequels, animated movies and television series, and multiple video game tie-ins.

Ahead of the October 11 release date for the franchises latest video game, Starship Troopers: Extermination,...

Attention, troopers, for the long wait is nearly over. After over a year of waiting, Starship Troopers Extermination, the Fps sci-fi shooter, will soon leave early access and have its official launch.

The game is a return to the beloved universe of Starship Troopers, which audiences have loyally followed for decades. Fans have been bubbling with excitement over the recent announcement, and a beloved figure of the franchise knows just what to do to ramp up the hype.

Johnny Rico’s Rise in the Starship Trooper Franchise

For those unfamiliar with the franchise, Johnny Rico is a name that carries a lot of weight. He’s the protagonist of the original Starship Troopers film and has since become an iconic figure in the sci-fi genre.

Casper Van Dien brought him to life in the 1997 movie, and since then, Rico’s journey from a young soldier to a seasoned leader has been a delight to witness.

Guilty pleasure movies are often misunderstood gems that deserve more appreciation and respect. Starship Troopers, Batman Forever, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull are underrated classics. John Carter, Cars 2, and The Lone Ranger offer unique stories and themes that challenge the conventions of their genres.

The term "guilty pleasure" is often used to describe a movie that someone can only enjoy in secret, for fear of what the wider public thinks of the movie. Often, this means that a guilty pleasure movie is one that is typically looked down upon. However, I would argue that guilty pleasure is a term that is thrown around far too often when discussing unloved movies. But what if these guilty pleasures aren't actually guilty? What if they're just actually good movies?

From the vastness of space to the dust of the Wild West, some of these so-called "guilty pleasures" are actually truly great movies.

Ahead of its Early Access exit this October, developer Offworld Industries has released a new Developer Diary for Starship Troopers: Extermination, as well as a new trailer exclusive to Gamescom. The trailer showcases the terrifying Tanker Bug in action, while the Developer Diary gives us an inside look at General Rico (played once again by Casper Van Dien) and his Special Operations Group (S.O.G.).

In the Dev Diary, key members of the Starship Troopers: Extermination development team share more information about the new features coming with the game’s launch onto consoles and PC on October 11th. The Tanker bug is a new enemy variant that is as deadly as it is massive, appearing just as it did in the classic 1997 Paul Verhoeven film, requiring careful strategy and teamwork to take it down. As seen in the film, this massive bug breathes fire and will appear randomly...

Every 90s kid will tell you there were several action films they never grew bored of watching; anything with Bruce Willis, Sylvester Stallone, or Arnold Schwarzenegger in, and then Starship Troopers. The film was a huge pop culture hit, spawning a franchise still going today, and with multiple movies, animated films, comics, books, and of course video games.

Casper Van Dien was the hero of the story, playing Johnny Rico, a plucky private with a point to prove, before rising (and falling) through the ranks to end up where he is now, leading the upcoming console release of Starship Troopers: Extermination, as part of the single-player campaign not only contained within the same universe of the films but continuing on our favorite 90s sci-fi hero’s story.

We were lucky enough to speak to the man himself about the upcoming entry into the franchise, what the future contains, and the...

Paul Verhoeven's 1997 film "Starship Troopers," based on the novel by Robert A. Heinlein, takes place in the 23rd century when Earth is embroiled in a bloody, violent, generations-long war with giant intelligent insects from a distant planet. Earth has devolved into a perpetual war machine. The film follows a new generation of sexy young recruits whose entire lives — their school and their media — are all constructed specifically to sell them on the positive qualities of war and their inevitable duty to become soldiers in the conflict. The characters are all bright and attractive and swallow the propaganda without a wisp of awareness. Verhoeven's film is a broad, acidic satire about the nature of propaganda and a warning against Orwellian notions of perpetual conflict.

Denise Richards played a character named Carmen Ibanez, an aspiring pilot who would like to fly the titular starships to conflict sites. Early in the movie,...

Your browser does not support the video tag. Starship Troopers: Extermination, a co-op Fps, will release its 1.0 version in the Fall with confirmed console releases. The new content will feature Casper Van Dien, who starred in the original 1997 film, returning as Johnny Rico. Screen Rant spoke with Casper during Summer Game Fest 2024 to learn more about the upcoming Starship Troopers content.

Starship Troopers: Extermination recently announced the 1.0 release of the co-op Fps will be coming this fall, as well as confirmed console releases. The game isnt the first foray into the genre for developer Offworld, which previously released tactical shooter Squad in 2015. Casper Van Dien, who starred in the original 1997 film, will return as Johnny Rico in the new project.

The game first entered early access last May, and the 16-player title has already cultivated a dedicated base of fans. Taking place 30 years after the events of the film, players...

Offworld Industries has recently launched the release trailer for Starship Troopers: Extermination at the recently concluded Summer Game Fest. Set to be launched on October 11, this game is really going to be a dealbreaker.

Now, the problem lies for another co-op title, Helldivers 2 from Arrowhead Games Studios, as the upcoming title is going to be a direct competitor of it. Both games are based on a similar intergalactic sci-fi shooting environment. However, there is one aspect of that Offworld title that is going to be the game changer, which the Arrowhead title doesn’t even have.

Corpses of Bugs Will Pile Up in Starship Troopers: Extermination

Starship Troopers: Extermination will have a feature called “persistent bug bodies.”

Extermination, the co-op bug buster, has a unique feature that we have never seen in any other games so far. The game will soon leave the early access phase and go for a full 1.0 release in October.

Fans of both Helldivers 2 and Starship Troopers might be in for a disappointment. This is because a crossover between the two is off the table, for now at least.

Casper Van Dien, the iconic actor known for his role as Johnny Rico in Starship Troopers recently talked about this. He made it clear that his allegiance lies firmly with the franchise that shot him to fame

Casper Van Dien Talks About Helldivers 2 Crossover Helldivers 2 has drawn comparisons to Starship Troopers since its release.

In a recent interview with PCGamer, Van Dien acknowledged that Helldivers 2 might be a good tribute to Starship Troopers, but for now, he’s more focused on reprising his role as Johnny Rico. Helldivers 2 has drawn a lot of comparisons to Starship Troopers, given its thematic focus on cooperative alien combat, as well as the gameplay.

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Helldivers 2 is probably the most popular title in recent times. With huge peak concurrent players and exciting co-op missions, this game mesmerized the gaming world. But as every story has its end, the title is also on the horizon of its life cycle, with player count reducing day by day.

Amidst these tough situations, to make the situation tougher for Helldivers 2, comes Starship Troopers: Exterminations. With this title knocking on the door, a huge chunk of players are going to change their ships for sure.

Helldivers 2 Players Might Jump Ship With Starship Troopers: Extermination

Helldivers 2 fans will be shifting towards Starship Troopers: Extermination.

During the recently concluded Summer Game Fest, Offworld Industries announced the release date of Starship Troopers: Extermination, which is October 11. This game also has the same settings and backgrounds as Helldivers 2. Extermination is a sci-fi shooter too, with a huge 16-player cooperative campaign.

Seeing the trailer for the game,...

After spending just over a year in Early Access, developer Offworld Industries has announce that Starship Troopers: Extermination will be leaving the service with its 1.0 launch on October 11. In addition, Starship Troopers alumni Casper Van Dien announced that his iconic character Johnny Rico will return in in the game, commanding players in a new, single-player game mode included in the 1.0 launch.

The new game mode is an entirely single-player focus, offering 25 distinct missions and a variety of PvE combat scenarios across multiple environments, with a second chapter arriving post-launch. Tapped for an elite spec ops group within the Mobile Infantry, players find themselves following the orders of living legend General John “Johnny” Rico, proving their mettle against hordes of enemy Arachnids with the aid of three original Npc allies to prove themselves worthy of recruitment.

In addition to the announcement of Extmination‘s full launch, Offworld also shared a new gameplay trailer,...

This October, everyone will be called to do their part in service of the United Citizen Federation with the release of Starship Troopers: Extermination. During the IGN Live event today, a new trailer was unveiled announcing that the first-person shooter video game developed by Offworld Industries and based in the sci-fi satire franchise's universe will launch out of early access on October 11. In addition to the PC version, however, console players are invited to join the fight, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions arriving on the same day. Adding to the announcement was the presence of original Starship Troopers star Casper Van Dien, who revealed on-stage that he would be reprising his iconic role as Johnny Rico.

Grace Van Dien, most well-known for her role as Chrissy Cunningham in season four of ‘Stranger Things,’ recently spoke candidly about her treatment in Hollywood on a video game streaming platform. In addition to Grace Van Dien’s acting career, she is also a Twitch Streamer known as BlueFille. This is a newer profession, in which people watch and pay people online to play video games. They can also be sponsored by companies to promote products. She later announced on her stream that she had stepped down from acting recently, due to unwanted advances from producers. She alleged that she had been asked to engage in sexual acts to get parts or keep her job. Now, she more frequently streams video games due to the protection that that gives her. According to Variety, she stated, “I get to stay inside my house and play video games and I don’t...

The influence of Paul Verhoeven’s cult classic Starship Troopers is undeniable in 2024’s live-service darling Helldivers 2. Both share a darkly humorous exploration of humanity’s struggle against giant insectoid foes, wrapped in a package of over-the-top patriotism and biting social commentary.

This thematic connection hasn’t gone unnoticed by fans, to say the least, and a potential crossover has been encouraged by both Arrowhead and Starship Trooper actors. While there’s nothing to go by officially, one fan-made video is the perfect crossover between the two.

Helldivers 2‘s Spear Sees A Hilarious Utilization In The Video

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Shared on the r/helldivers2 community on Reddit, the video is edited as a typical Starship Troopers-esque propaganda piece, but hilariously uses the spear in Helldivers 2 as the camera, showing various scenes of soldiers fighting against Terminids.

The Flood cast showcases a mix of seasoned actors with fresh faces, led by Casper Van Dien and Nicky Whelan. Director Brandon Slagle's 2023 film follows a group of prisoners and guards battling alligators amid a hurricane in Louisiana. Characters like Russell Cody and Sheriff Jo Newman bring depth to the story as they navigate survival and unexpected alliances.

The Flood cast features an interesting mix of familiar faces and lesser-known actors. The 2023 creature feature film is directed by Brandon Slagle, known for The Dark Avengers and Subject 87. The Flood focuses on a group of prisoners and guards trapped amid a hurricane in Louisiana. Due to the flood, a bus transporting prisoners to their intended location is redirected to a nearby sheriff's station. An uprising by the prisoners takes a disastrous turn when they realize that the flooded streets are infested with hungry alligators, eager for their next prey.

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Helldivers 2 has been out for about three months and in that time, we have seen plenty of new and interesting content, from mission types, weapons, and stratagems.

The community achieved a major milestone when they defeated the Automaton army and had their hopes swiftly dashed a few days later when they returned. Helldivers 2 is still going strong and has daily player counts in the hundreds of thousands and the speculations of crossovers are all around.

We’re Yet to See Confirmation of Franchise Crossovers

Crossovers in Helldivers 2 would make the game a much more strong contender for Goty.

There is one thing though that we have not yet seen added to the game that would surely boost the popularity of the game even further, franchise crossovers. In an interview with Cgm, Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt was asked about the possibility of guest characters from the game’s major inspirations making appearances.

"Starship Troopers" was not a big hit when it arrived in 1997, and many audiences didn't know what to make of the darkly satirical tone created by "RoboCop" filmmaker Paul Verhoeven. In the years since its release, however, Verhoeven's violent, funny, action-packed sci-fi flick has been re-evaluated and become both a cult classic and a movie that some people still don't understand.

Adapted from Robert A. Heinlein's novel, "Starship Troopers" follows a group of youngsters who get swept up in being soldiers when alien bugs attack Earth. Of course, the war ends up being hell, and many of these fresh young faces are cut down in increasingly nasty ways. And then, just in case all of the satire went over your head, Verhoeven ends things by having Neil Patrick Harris show up dressed in a Nazi uniform.

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Casper Van Dien is eager for a crossover between Starship Troopers and Helldivers 2, sparking fan excitement and potential collaboration. Both Starship Troopers and Helldivers 2 explore heavy themes of propaganda, fascism, and the military-industrial complex. The potential crossover between the two franchises could bring iconic weapons and enemies into Helldivers 2 for an engaging experience.

While Helldivers 2 continues to dominate the video game industry, one Starship Troopers star is eager for a crossover with the game his film inspired. It doesn't take a lot to recognize that Arrowhead Studios' game and Paul Verhoeven's cult-classic sci-fi have a great deal in the company especially given that both act as satirical comments on the modern military-industrial complex and the influence of propaganda on society. Despite these heavy themes, there's still a great amount of fun to be had in either given that they also spotlight soldiers firing big weapons at giant alien bugs.

Despite releasing less than a month ago, Arrowhead Game Studios’ Helldivers 2 has managed to become one of the most popular third-person shooters. Now, Arrowhead’s CEO and Helldivers 2‘s creative director, Johan Pilestedt, has left the fans wild as he has hinted at a possible crossover movie between 1997’s Starship Troopers and Helldivers 2.

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Pilestedt recently had an interaction on X with actor Casper Van Dien, who played Johnny Rico in the 1997 sci-fi action movie. During the conversation, Pilestedt told the community that he thinks Helldivers 2 needs some “Roughnecks” in the game. So, fans can hope to see the elite unit from Starship Troopers very soon in the game. As of now, it’s not clear how this crossover will happen but Pilestedt is keen on making it a reality.

Helldivers 2 creative director hints at a crossover between Helldivers 2 and (1997)

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“You get me?” barks Career Drill Sergeant Zim (Clancy Brown). The young, beautiful, and vapid recruits giving him their full attention answer in kind: “Sir yes sir!” Johnny Rico (Casper Van Dien) and his fellow roughnecks might get Zim, but most people do not. Since its first theatrical run through today, viewers misread, misunderstand, and, frankly, misattribute Starship Troopers time and again, failing to see the cutting satire at work.

The most recent example comes from author Isaac Young, who took to Twitter to critique the film’s approach to satire. Young argued that director Paul Verhoeven failed to make fun of the Terran Federation because the attractive heroes, clean cities, and technologically advanced schools look nicer than the ugly bugs they fight.

Why the first Starship Troopers movie failed as a parody, a thread:

Watching the movie, it was clear the director was aiming for a campy, over-the-top depiction of the Terran Federation.

Look, I don’t want to waste anyone’s time. We all know that Starship Troopers (watch it Here) isn’t a horror movie. It’s a science fiction intergalactic comedy with a light tone and Neil Patrick Harris- but it’s also a well-made and tightly performed 90s creature feature that is sure to tickle the nostalgia bone for many JoBlo Horror fans. And with Paul Verhoeven being fresh on the mind from our Robocop episode, we thought it would only make sense to follow it up with another Verhoeven classic that showcases how far the director had come in the 10 years between these two films. If you’re still not convinced, this film also delivers on terrifying creatures, plenty of blood and guts, and even some boobies for you slasher trope seekers out there. While being more comedy/action than anything- Starship Troopers is a film that...

An American actress and twitch streamer, Grace Van Dien is an American actress and Twitch streamer who followed in her family's footsteps in forging a career in the movie industry. Besides her father, Casper Van Dien, she is the granddaughter of the legendary golden age star Robert Mitchum.

Grace Van Dien's climb in the entertainment industry is impressive, in particular in comparison to her father, who, while foraging a memorable career in the industry, took a while to establish himself as a notable name. Here we will look at the career of Grace Van Dien and how she managed to become more famous than her father in half the time.

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To draw a comparison, we must first look at Casper Van Dien. Van Dien's earlier roles as an actor were in the realm of TV, with his first role landing as a lifeguard in the 1990 TV movie,...

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Unlikable movie heroes offer a different perspective on traditional protagonists, allowing for nuanced storytelling and character development. Some heroes, like Willy Wonka and Jim Levenstein, commit morally flawed actions that make them impossible to like. Despite their flaws, some unlikable heroes are crucial in conveying deeper themes.

Movie heroes that are impossible to like can give audiences a different perspective on what a traditional protagonist can be. Whether they're morally flawed or just obnoxious, unlikable movie heroes allow directors to tell more nuanced stories and explore character development in an atypical light. While many of these protagonists often have redeeming qualities as well, there are just as many that are completely unlikable because of their actions and personal philosophies.

Even when they're played by some of the greatest actors in Hollywood, certain revelations can make any hero impossible to like. A...

Anime has always been a home for adaptations, with many of the earliest anime shows and movies adapting popular manga, folk tales, and novels. This tradition hasn't slowed down with time, with a good chunk of each new anime season being made up of adaptations of popular manga series. But it isn't just manga, anime's inherent flexibility as a medium means that many beloved stories from other mediums have received anime adaptations.

However, many of these anime adaptations have been forgotten. There can be many reasons for this. Sometimes a show is rejected by viewers, who opt to push the show out of their memory and never talk about it. Sometimes, an adaption only has a limited release or is released unusually, meaning many viewers never hear about it. Or, often, the simple passage of time leads to an adaption fading from the public consciousness.

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It's getting weird out there. We almost seem to be living in a post-satire era, where fact and fiction feel so interchangeable that it can be hard to tell what's news and what's a well-written joke. When The Onion starts feeling more accurate than The New York Times, it's hard to tell which end is up, and media literacy is at an all-time low. That means satire is being read completely straight, and while that's nothing new (remember "Fight Club"?), it does feel pretty scary. Then again, one of the greatest satires of all time was originally taken at face value (and still is by some viewers) — that's right, I'm talking about Paul Verhoeven's "Starship Troopers."

The 1997 sci-fi action flick was based on the very straight-faced novel of the same name by Robert Heinlein. Heinlein's novel depicts a fascist futuristic society where citizenship is inherent but something that must be earned,...