On This Day

Starship Troopers released

November 7th 1997

08:30 7 November 2023

'Starship Troopers' opened in theaters across North America on this day in 1997. Paul Verhoeven’s science fiction blockbuster based on Robert A. Heinlein’s novel opened to mostly negative reviews but was a big hit with audiences, grossing over $121 million at the box-office worldwide.

The movie has since been widely reassessed and received a more favourable reception, with critics highlighting its political satire.