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A woman lying on the bonnet of a car, wrapped in a translucent fabric against a dark background.

The 20 best film posters of 2021

by Hannah Strong

We celebrate our favourite film posters of the year, including Titane and The French Dispatch.

Discover Hans Hillmann’s extraordinary film poster archive

by Jessica Boyall

The acclaimed German graphic artist created iconic designs for the likes of Akira Kurosawa and John Cassavetes.

Monochrome illustration of characters from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, featuring a central title and a variety of characters, ships, and environments from the film.

An unseen archive of movie poster artwork is being published

by Adam Woodward

The Feref Collection includes rare alternative designs for Star Wars, Aliens and more.

A mystical, psychedelic illustration depicting an elderly man with glasses and a plaid shirt, surrounded by vibrant purple and blue energy emanating from his head and enveloping a woman below him.

The 20 best film posters of 2020

by Hannah Strong

From the classic to the abstract, we count down our favourite poster designs from a highly unusual year of movies.

Vibrant yellow movie poster with text "LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE" and "everyone pretend to be normal". Depicts a yellow VW bus with several people running around it, wearing colourful outfits.

Iconic movie posters with a social distancing twist

by Little White Lies

Classic film art updated for the coronavirus age, from E.T. to Little Miss Sunshine.

Abstract expressionist film poster featuring swirling red and white patterns framing a partially obscured female face.

The iconic film art of Akiko Stehrenberger

by JC Gabel

The award-winning illustrator and designer discusses her creative process in a new book from Hat & Beard Press.

Illustration of a multi-panel design featuring a resort or travel destination, with various rooms and outdoor scenes displayed. Vibrant colours, geometric shapes, and whimsical architectural elements create a playful, stylised visual.

Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite gets a stunning new poster

by Max Copeman

Renowned design studio La Boca have created an illustrated poster for the South Korean director’s latest.

Woman in red dress with mask, hands up, on vintage film poster for "In Fabric"

The 20 best film posters of 2019

by Hannah Strong

From In Fabric to Portrait of a Lady on Fire, these are our favourite movie posters of the year.

Volcanic mountains with fiery streams, waves crashing on a submerged boat, underwater seascape in tones of green and blue.

Check out the new international poster for Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite

by Charles Bramesco

The latest promotional artwork for the South Korean master’s riotous domestic comedy is a thing of beauty.

A dark, dreamlike image featuring a large, decorative skull-like structure with two figures sitting atop it. The figures are wearing dark, elaborate costumes. The composition is striking, with the skull-like structure dominating the frame against a dark background.

The 20 best film posters of 2018

by Hannah Strong

From Skate Kitchen to Shoplifters, check out our favourite pieces of movie artwork from this year.

Classic movie poster for Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho', featuring the film's title in a striking graphic design and a portrait of Hitchcock.

Check out this rare set of Alfred Hitchcock film posters

by Adam Woodward

Original alternate one-sheets for Psycho, Dial M for Murder and The Birds.

Two men wearing hats and coats, one in the foreground and one in the background, against a warm orange and yellow background with a scenic landscape.

The rise and fall of the illustrated one-sheet

by Chris Heasman

As demand for more traditional movie artwork increases, we chart the history of hand-drawn posters.