Action / Adventure Movie Posters | MPA

This collection groups all original vintage Action and Adventure movie posters and ephemera together for easy search, sort, and filtering, offering an exhilarating archive of cinematic thrills. Spanning decades, these posters, lobby cards, and press kits capture the heart-pounding essence of the action and adventure genres, known for their daring heroes, epic quests, and breathtaking spectacles. This collection invites enthusiasts to explore the visual legacy of films that have defined high-stakes storytelling and left a lasting mark on popular culture.

The action and adventure genres have enthralled audiences since cinema’s early days. Silent films like The Mark of Zorro (1920) set the stage with swashbuckling heroics, their posters featuring bold, dynamic illustrations. The 1930s and 1940s brought iconic adventures like The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) and Gunga Din (1939), with posters showcasing vibrant colors and heroic figures to evoke excitement. The 1950s and 1960s introduced sprawling epics and spy thrillers, such as Ben-Hur (1959) and Goldfinger (1964), their posters blending grandeur and intrigue to draw crowds.

The 1970s and 1980s marked a golden era for action and adventure with films like Jaws (1975), Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), and Die Hard (1988). These posters often featured explosive imagery, rugged protagonists, and iconic logos, reflecting the era’s blockbuster revolution. The 1990s and 2000s continued this legacy with Jurassic Park (1993), Speed (1994), Gladiator (2000), and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), their posters leveraging cutting-edge designs and star power to convey adrenaline-fueled narratives. Recent decades have seen global influences in films like Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) and Avengers: Endgame (2019), with posters emphasizing high-tech visuals and ensemble casts.

These posters and ephemera are more than promotional materials; they are cultural artifacts that trace the evolution of action and adventure cinema. From hand-painted designs of the 1930s to the sleek, digital aesthetics of the 2010s, they reflect changing tastes and technological advancements in film promotion. This collection preserves the artistry of these genres, offering insights into how studios marketed tales of bravery and exploration. By organizing these materials for easy exploration, it celebrates the enduring appeal of action and adventure films, inviting collectors and fans to relive the excitement of cinema’s most thrilling moments through iconic imagery.

Movie Posters Australia has a large collection of original movie posters and movie ephemera available for you to add to your collection or display and enjoy.

If Movie Posters Australia doesn't have what you're looking feel free to contact us with some information about what you are searching for (tile name, year, size, and any other relevant information eg. style, advance, condition) and we'll be happy to see if we can find it in our stored items, or through our extensive network of dealers, collectors and contacts.

Movie Posters Australia have been avid collectors, and more recently dealers, of original vintage movie posters for 40 years. Our passion for movie posters comes from our love of movies and the poster art created for these movies that captures and evokes the same feelings and memories created from watching the films. Sometimes, the posters themselves can be more enjoyable than the movies. And with a framed movie poster on your wall you can continue to appreciate the movie, and the memories it created, every single day. Movie Posters Australia allows us to work with something we love.

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DEMOLITION MAN (1993) Sylvester Stallone, Daybill, VF+ Cond - Movie Posters Australia

DEMOLITION MAN (1993) Movie Poster Daybill, Sylvester Stallone

DEMOLITION MAN (1993) Australian Daybill Movie Poster, starring Sylvester Stallone, in Very Fine+ Condition. Movie Poster and Condition This Australian Daybill Movie Poster, is presented in Very Fine+ condition, it...
DICK TRACY V THE PHANTOM EMPIRE (1941) RR52, US One Sheet - Movie Posters Australia

DICK TRACY V THE PHANTOM EMPIRE (1941) RR52, Movie Poster US 1 Sheet

DICK TRACY V THE PHANTOM EMPIRE (1941) RR52, US One Sheet Movie Poster, Very Fine+ condition.   Poster and Condition This beautifully presented US One Sheet is a great representation...
DIE HARD (1988) Daybill Movie Poster, Bruce Willis, VF/NM Cond. - Movie Posters Australia

DIE HARD (1988) Movie Poster Daybill, Bruce Willis

Die Hard (1988) Movie Poster Daybill, starring Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, in Very Fine to Near Mint Condition. Movie Synopsis, Movie Poster, Artist & more Die Hard is the quintessential action...
DIE HARD 2 (1990) MOVIE POSTER, ORIGINAL DAYBILL, BRUCE WILLIS

DIE HARD 2 (1990) MOVIE POSTER, ORIGINAL DAYBILL, BRUCE WILLIS

$99.00 AUD
Die Hard 2 (1990) Original Daybill Movie Poster, Starring Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia & William Atherton, Directed by Renny Harlin is in Very Fine/Near Mint Condition.   Movie Poster and...
DIRTY HARRY (1971) MOVIE POSTER, DAYBILL, CLINT EASTWOOD, RARE

DIRTY HARRY (1971) MOVIE POSTER, DAYBILL, CLINT EASTWOOD, RARE

DIRTY HARRY (1971) MOVIE POSTER, DAYBILL, Starring Clint Eastwood, Harry Guardino, Reni Santoni, Andy Robinson, John Larch, John Vernon, Directed by Don Siegel, is in Fine to Very Fine Condition....
DOUBLE DRAGON (1994) Scott Wolf, Daybill, VF+ Condition - Movie Posters Australia

DOUBLE DRAGON (1994) Scott Wolf, Daybill, VF+ Condition

$50.00 AUD
DOUBLE DRAGON (1994) Scott Wolf, Daybill, VF+ Condition Movie Synopsis, Movie Poster, Artist & more Double Dragon (1994) is a martial arts film directed by James Yukich and based on...
DRIVE AWAY DOLLS (2024) Australian One Sheet, RARE, VF/NM Cond - Movie Posters Australia

DRIVE AWAY DOLLS (2024) Australian One Sheet, RARE, VF/NM Cond

$80.00 AUD
DRIVE AWAY DOLLS (2024) Australian One Sheet, RARE, Very Fine / Near Mint Condition   Movie Poster and Condition This Australian One Sheet Movie Poster is presented in Very Fine...
DUNE (1984) Original US One Sheet, NSS #8401268, Rolled, Beautiful Condition - Movie Posters Australia

DUNE (1984) Original US One Sheet, NSS #8401268, Rolled, Beautiful Condition

$400.00 AUD
DUNE (1984) Original US One Sheet, NSS #8401268, Rolled, Beautiful Condition   Movie Poster and Condition This original rolled poster is in Very Fine+ / Near Mint condition with only very...
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMOUNG THIEVES (2023) Mini Poster - Movie Posters Australia

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMOUNG THIEVES (2023) Mini Poster

$60.00 AUD
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMOUNG THIEVES (2023) Limited Edition Mini Poster, Mint condition   Movie Poster and Condition This Limited Edition Mini Poster measures 9” x 12” or 229mm x...
ENTER THE DRAGON (1973) Movie Poster, Daybill, Original, Bruce Lee

ENTER THE DRAGON (1973) Movie Poster, Daybill, Original, Bruce Lee

$395.00 AUD
ENTER THE DRAGON (1973) Movie Poster, Daybill, Starring Bruce Lee, Directed by Robert Clouse is in Very Fine+ condition. Movie Poster and Condition This Original Daybill Movie Poster presents in...
ESCAPE FROM LA (1996) Double Sided Daybill/Mini Poster 13.5" x 20" - Movie Posters Australia

ESCAPE FROM LA (1996) Double Sided Daybill/Mini Poster 13.5" x 20"

$75.00 AUD
ESCAPE FROM LA (1996) Daybill/Mini Poster 13.5" x 20" Very Fine condition   Movie Poster and Condition This is a Double Sided Australian Daybill or Mini Poster measuring 13.5" x...
ET: The Extra Terrestrial (1982) Daybill Movie Poster RR 1985 - Movie Posters Australia

ET: The Extra Terrestrial (1982) Daybill Movie Poster RR 1985

ET: The Extra Terrestrial (1982) Daybill Movie Poster, starring Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Directed by Steven Spielberg, Very Fine / Near Mint Condition    Movie Poster and Condition This Daybill...