Users in X have found that the movie Starship Troopers is gaining popularity once again, as it has climbed from rank 109 to 15 in the most popular online movies to watch from February 15-18. This resurgence is attributed to Helldivers 2, as the game’s atmosphere is reminiscent of the storyline in Starship Troopers, leading some players to appreciate the connection.
Johan Pilestedt, the game director and CEO of Arrowhead, expressed disbelief at how Helldivers 2 has revitalized interest in Starship Troopers after many years. Pilestedt mentioned that the game drew inspiration from movies and books he enjoyed in his childhood, possibly including Starship Troopers and The Terminator.
Starship Troopers, also known as War of the Worlds, is a movie from 1997 based on the novel of the same name from 1959. It follows the story of young soldier Johnny Rico amidst a war between human civilization and the insectoid Arachnids in the 23rd century.
TLDR: Starship Troopers sees a resurgence in popularity, thanks to Helldivers 2’s similar atmosphere and Johan Pilestedt’s nostalgic inspiration from the movie.
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