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Starship Troopers Remake Officially in the Works

Posted: December 3, 2011

starship-troopers-remake-neal-moritzIt’s official. A “Starship Troopers” reboot is on its way, meaning giant insects will make their return to the big screen sometime in the near future.

According to report by Vulture, Neal Moritz, the producer of “Fast Five” and “I Am Legend,” has decided to remake Paul Verhoeven’s 1997 sci-fi classic, and has even hired Ashley Edward Miller and Zack Stentz (Thor, X-Men: First Class) to write the script.

The original ‘Starship Troopers’ film, based loosely on the 1959 military science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein, follows a young soldier named Johnny Rico (Casper Van Dien) and his exploits in the futuristic Mobile Infantry military unit. Rico’s military career progresses from recruit to non-commissioned officer and finally to officer against the backdrop of an interstellar war between mankind and an arachnid-like alien species called “Bugs.”

The IBTimes pointed out that following Friday’s news of the remake, Twitter has been bursting with reactions from “Starship Troopers” fans.

“Why in God’s holy name does the world need a STARSHIP TROOPERS remake? The movie isn’t even 15 years old,” wrote one user.

“A remake of Starship Troopers is on the way… the original was a cult classic and I think should not be touched,” wrote another.

Despite mixed reviews from movie critics, the original “Starship Troopers” went on to make more than $121 million at the box office worldwide in 1997.

The film was also nominated for a visual effects Academy Award the following year, and has since developed a strong cult following.

Do you think a Starship Troopers remake is a good idea? Would you pay money to see it?

Check out the trailer for the original film below:

Comments


16 Archived Responses to “ Starship Troopers Remake Officially in the Works ”

  1. Scott Cosper
    Dec 3, 2011

    Why on Sanctuary's holy space decks do they want to mess with the perfect camp Sci-Fi movie? Starship Troopers is a cult classic in the way Rocky Horror Picture Show is. Not necessary

  2. Don Haley
    Dec 3, 2011

    Would you like to know more? lol

  3. Scott Cosper
    Dec 3, 2011

    Fleet flies and Mobile Infantry dies.

  4. Scott Cosper
    Dec 3, 2011

    Would you like to know more?

  5. Don Haley
    Dec 4, 2011

    the enemy can't push a button if you take out his hand! Would you like to know more?

  6. Don Haley
    Dec 4, 2011

    service guarantees citizenship

  7. Kyle Perz
    Jan 3, 2012

    A remake of starship troopers based closely on the book would be a completely different movie than the one released in 1997. It would be like blackhawk down meets war of the worlds. If they can find a director that can capture the darkness and grit of a professional soldiers life in the way nolan did with batman you would have a top grossing blockbuster on your hands. I am looking forward to someone doing heilien justice.

  8. Stephen Mackay
    Jan 20, 2012

    I agree with kyle. If they do a reboot they should do it closer to the book inc his father n the skinnys. But I personally love the original but not to keen on number 3.

  9. Francesca Gaffey
    Feb 5, 2012

    This is one of my favourite Sunday films – no need for a remake!

  10. Jeff Wood
    Feb 9, 2012

    The movie was crap, compared to the book. If it was called "Bug Hunt at Outpost 9" like they used for a working title, then it'd be ok as a cheesy movie.

    Starship Troopers polarized people when it was released, either they got that "veteran" didn't mean only military veterans or they didn't.

    If the remake follows Heinlein's book more closely, it'll do well.

    It'd be nice if they follow the book AND to differentiate it from the crapfest that is Verhoven's movie called it "Robert Heinlein's 'Starship Troopers'," though I imagine the literary estate would need to see and approve the screenplay and insure they did follow the book.

  11. Alan Llanas
    Feb 16, 2012

    what kyle said. MI all the way, and I don't mean military intelligence.

  12. Colton Williams
    Mar 14, 2012

    This is going to be great. Following the original plot intended by Heinlein will be epic. If they go with something like the Uchu no Senshi power armor designs (you can see them on trooperpx.com) and Bugs looking terrifying, it'll be perfect. Not just that but give huge philosophical questions (kind of like in Dark Knight or Watchmen or V for Vendetta) as shown in the book, it can be a recipe for success. There's also the Skinnies to put in as well. Lastly, I think some of the action scenes can be extended and lasting to make it more approachable for people to watch and not fall asleep at.

  13. Anonymous
    Apr 21, 2012

    The original movie would have made Heinlein roll over in his grave. The book presented a variation on the proposition that the military turns boys into men. The movie was virtually the opposite to the point of inducing nausea. Dina Meyers breasts were the most meritorious element of the movie – and I'm not one to choose a movie for T&A.

  14. David Dodge
    May 24, 2012

    Verhoevens movie had no power armor, the bugs didn't seem to use technology (whereas they did have hand/claw held blaster weapons in the books. Verhoeven hates war in all forms and used the movie as a satire to bash the author. It was a travesty. This movie needs to be made and follow the original book. I will support it. I'm confident based on my readings of his works that Heinlein never would have allowed Verhoevens movie to be made as scripted.

  15. Chris Holmes
    May 24, 2012

    IT SUCKED, YA

  16. Joseph C. Taggart
    May 25, 2012

    I second the motion…a *much better job* can be done…