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What are Drew Struzan’s most iconic movie posters? This editorial selection highlights ten works for their cultural recognition, visual storytelling, and range across his career; it is not an official or definitive ranking. Some familiar credits refer to specific re-release or anniversary editions, so the poster version matters.
Our editorial selection
The ranking draws on poster attributions and career details documented by Lucasfilm and the Society of Illustrators, along with TIME’s 2008 retrospective gallery, which is one historical editorial selection—not a measured popularity ranking. Lucasfilm says Struzan’s film-poster career spanned nearly five decades and more than 150 films.
| Rank | Poster | Why it stands out |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Star Wars (1978 re-release, “Circus Poster”) | A defining franchise image and a documented collaboration. |
| 2 | Back to the Future (1985) | A memorable visual identity for a trilogy. |
| 3 | The Goonies (1985) | An enduring example of Struzan’s adventure-film work. |
| 4 | The Thing (1982) | A striking entry in his range of film-poster work. |
| 5 | E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) | A key title in his association with Spielberg’s films. |
| 6 | Blade Runner (1982; 25th anniversary edition) | Shows the range of his science-fiction poster work. |
| 7 | Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) | Part of his documented work across the Indiana Jones films. |
| 8 | Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) | A further example of his contribution to the franchise. |
| 9 | Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Special Edition (1997) | A later franchise poster documented by Lucasfilm. |
| 10 | Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (1999) | Brings his Star Wars work into the prequel era. |
1. Star Wars — 1978 re-release “Circus Poster”
Lucasfilm credits the 1978 re-release poster, commonly called the “Circus Poster,” to Drew Struzan and Charles White III. Lucasfilm specifically credits Struzan with the illustration of Luke and Leia swinging across the chasm and with portrayals of Han Solo and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
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Its layered adventure imagery makes it an apt starting point for a tribute to Struzan’s work. The collaborative credit matters: this was not a solo poster.
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2. Back to the Future — 1985
Struzan’s Back to the Future trilogy artwork is a signature part of his career. The Society of Illustrators documents the work as acrylic paints and colored pencils on gessoed board, dated 1985. TIME’s 2008 retrospective also selected the trilogy as part of its own gallery of memorable work.
The artwork’s lasting appeal is its clear connection to the film series. It is a strong example of illustration helping a franchise establish a recognizable visual identity.
3. The Goonies — 1985
The Goonies appears in Lucasfilm’s account of Struzan’s work, the Society of Illustrators’ work list, and TIME’s retrospective gallery. Its place here reflects both its cultural familiarity and its fit with the adventure-oriented side of his poster career.
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4. The Thing — 1982
TIME included The Thing in its 2008 retrospective of Struzan’s memorable work. It offers a useful contrast to the expansive franchise imagery elsewhere in this list and illustrates the variety represented in his poster career.
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5. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial — 1982
Lucasfilm names E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial among Struzan’s memorable titles. Kathleen Kennedy, in Lucasfilm’s memorial, recalled working with him on the film. Its inclusion recognizes his work beyond action franchises and space-fantasy series.
6. Blade Runner — 1982 and the 25th anniversary edition
Struzan’s Blade Runner work is documented by Lucasfilm and the Society of Illustrators. TIME’s retrospective identifies a 25th anniversary edition, a reminder that a film can have more than one poster associated with an artist. This selection refers to that anniversary-edition artwork when discussing TIME’s choice.
7. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade — 1989
Lucasfilm captions a Struzan poster for Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and says his Indiana Jones poster work covered the first four features. The film belongs in this selection as a documented part of that long-running franchise connection.
8. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom — 1984
Lucasfilm identifies Struzan’s poster for Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and TIME includes the film in its retrospective selection. Together with The Last Crusade, it demonstrates the breadth of his work for the series without suggesting that one ranking is definitive.
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9. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back — Special Edition, 1997
Lucasfilm captions Struzan’s poster for the 1997 Special Edition. TIME also included the Star Wars trilogy re-releases in its retrospective. Naming the edition helps distinguish this image from other posters for the film.
10. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace — 1999
Lucasfilm identifies Struzan’s later work for the Star Wars prequel trilogy. In a historical interview with TheForce.Net, Struzan described aiming to capture the spirit of George Lucas’s film. This poster represents the continuation of his association with the franchise into a new era.
What makes Struzan’s posters distinctive?
These selections show the breadth of the work rather than a single formula. The editorial criteria here are visual storytelling, immediate legibility, cultural recognition, and range—not scores or audience measurements supplied by a source.
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- Storytelling: A poster can suggest a film’s world and premise in one image.
- Range: His documented work spans science fiction, adventure, and other film genres.
- Franchise continuity: His posters include multiple films and editions in series such as Star Wars and Indiana Jones.
- Traditional materials: The Society of Illustrators documents acrylic paints and colored pencils on gessoed board for the 1985 Back to the Future trilogy artwork. That documented example should not be assumed to describe every poster.
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For a deeper visual survey, Penguin Random House lists The Art of Drew Struzan, by Drew Struzan and David J. Schow, as a 160-page hardcover published September 14, 2010 (ISBN 9781848566194). The publisher describes it as containing finished artwork, sketches, reference material, closeups, poster histories, and anecdotes. Check the publisher or booksellers for current editions and availability.
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Other posters to explore
TIME’s retrospective also includes The Muppet Movie, Hook, The Mist, and Harry Potter. Lucasfilm documents additional Star Wars poster variants. These are alternatives for readers who want to explore beyond this editorial top ten, not evidence of a definitive ranking.
FAQ
What is Drew Struzan’s most iconic movie poster?
There is no definitive, source-backed ranking. The 1978 re-release “Circus Poster” for Star Wars is a strong starting point: Lucasfilm credits it to Struzan and Charles White III and identifies specific elements Struzan illustrated.
Did Drew Struzan create the “Circus Poster” alone?
No. Lucasfilm credits the 1978 Star Wars re-release poster to Struzan and Charles White III, and identifies Struzan’s contributions to the illustration.
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Which version of the Blade Runner poster is included here?
This list identifies the 25th anniversary edition mentioned in TIME’s retrospective, rather than treating every poster connected with the film as the same image.
What book is a good introduction to Struzan’s art?
The Art of Drew Struzan is a useful visual resource. Penguin Random House describes it as including finished art, sketches, reference material, closeups, poster histories, and anecdotes. Check current availability before ordering.
The bottom line
Drew Struzan’s poster career spans nearly five decades and more than 150 films, according to Lucasfilm. This selection brings together documented franchise work and memorable standalone titles, while recognizing that poster credits and editions can differ—and that no single top ten is definitive.
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