In 1997,Paul Verhoevenbrought a razor-sharp satirical take on the military-industrial complex and jingoism to the big screen in the cult-favorite sci-fi film,Starship Troopers. 20 years later, a new, animated sequel dubbedStarship Troopers: Traitor of Marsis heading to theaters for one night only.Casper Van DienandDina Meyerare returning to reprise their roles as Johnny Rico and Dizzy Flores, and you may get a look at both characters in our exclusive clip!
Also, Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions and Fathom Events are partnering for the one-night-only theater debut ofStarship Troopers: Traitor of Mars, the CGI movie written byEd Neumeier(Starship Troopers,Robocop). This movie finds Rico demoted and relegated to a satellite station on Mars where he and a group of green recruits must defend the planet against an unexpected bug attack. This early look at the film was screened during the movie’sComic-Conpresentation this weekend, but we have the exclusive reveal to share with you today!
Check out the exclusive clip below to revisit theStarship Troopersfranchise with the cast and crew and get an early look at the latest film!
Here’s information on the screenings for the one-night-only debut:
Theater screenings will take place in nearly 500 select theaters across the country on Monday, August 21st, with two screenings at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. local time in each location. Each screening will feature bonus material beyond the movie itself, with Neumeier and Van Dien introducing the movie, along with interviews with the filmmakers and behind-the-scenes footage. Tickets for the event will beavailable onlinestarting June 19th.
Here’s the official synopsis:
In Theaters One Night Only 8/21
C’mon You Apes, You Wanna Live Forever?! I have only one rule. Everybody fights, no one quits. The bugs have breached Mars and the Federation’s Fleet is too far to help. It’s up to us to save the planet. On the bounce, Troopers! The only Good Bug is a Dead Bug! Oorah!
Casper Van Dien and Dina Meyer return as the voices of Johnny Rico and Dizzy Flores alongside Comedian & Starship Troopers Super Fan DeRay Davis in an all-new military adventure from the writer of Starship Troopers and Robocop, Ed Neumeier.
OriginalStarship Troopersstars Casper Van Dien and Dina Meyer return to voice the iconic sci-fi action heroes Johnny Rico and Dizzy Flores in the all-new CG animated sequelSTARSHIP TROOPERS: TRAITOR OF MARS, available to own on digital August 22 and on 4K Ultra HD™/Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray and DVD September 19 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The 4K Ultra HD disc will feature both Dolby Vision™ high-dynamic range (HDR) and Dolby Atmos® immersive audio. The new film will also be released in select movie theaters nationwide on August 21 for a special one-night event from Fathom Events and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions.
Directed by celebrated anime filmmaker Shinji Aramaki (Appleseed Alpha,Appleseed Ex Machina) and written by sci-fi master Ed Neumeier (Starship Troopers,RoboCop),STARSHIP TROOPERS: TRAITOR OF MARSsees Rico and Dizzy reunite on screen twenty years after the release of 1997’s sci-fi classicStarship Troopersfor an action-packed and breathtakingly animated outer space military adventure co-starring comedian andStarship Trooperssuperfan DeRay Davis (TV’s “Wild ‘N Out,”21 Jump Street).
The home entertainment release ofSTARSHIP TROOPERS: TRAITOR OF MARSincludes the featurette “Expanding the Universe,” offering fans a comprehensive look at the making of the newStarship Troopers, interviews with star Casper Van Dien and screenwriter Ed Neumeier, and reflections from cast and crew on the legacy of the original film. Additional bonus materials include a deleted scene and photo gallery.
Also debuting September 19 is the originalStarship Troopers20th AnniversaryEDITIONon 4K Ultra HD. Experience this sci-fi action classic like never before with all-new 4K picture and Dolby Atmos audio. This special anniversary release also includes the film on Blu-ray, featuring classic special features including director and cast commentary, deleted scenes, 19 featurettes, screen tests, and more!
STARSHIP TROOPERS: TRAITOR OF MARSBonus Materials Include:
STARSHIP TROOPERS: TRAITOR OF MARShas a run time of approximately 88 minutes and is rated R for some sci-fi violence, and for language.
STARSHIP TROOPERShas a run time of approximately 129 minutes and is rated R for graphic sci-fi violence and gore, and for some language and nudity.
