Summary Helldivers 2's success highlights the need for a new Starship Troopers movie reboot with bold political satire. Similar to Verhoeven's original, Helldivers 2 cleverly critiques fascism through in-game propaganda and actions. Starship Troopers franchise lost its satirical edge in sequels, but Helldivers 2 offers a blueprint for a fresh approach. The success of Helldivers 2 proves that the Starship Troopers franchise is overdue a new movie reboot. The critical reaction to 1997’s satire of military fascism Starship Troopers is a fascinating instance of audiences missing the message of a movie. Director Paul Verhoeven’s adaptation of Robert Heinlein’s novel depicted...