Drew Struzan, Legendary Movie Poster Artist, Dies at 78

October 14, 2025

Legendary movie poster artist Drew Struzan died on Monday at 78. Struzan created some of the most iconic posters of the 1980s, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Back to the Future. Watch the 2013 documentary Drew: The Man Behind the Poster for more about his extraordinary career and legacy.

The Thing

The Thing

Drew Struzan

Original 1982 U.S. one sheet poster by Drew Struzan famously created under a deadline of less than 24 hours.

Revenge of the Jedi

Revenge of the Jedi

Drew Struzan

Original 1983 U.S. one sheet poster by Drew Struzan. When the film was later re-titled Return of the Jedi, this poster was recalled and replaced with this poster by Tim Reamer.

Star Wars

Star Wars

Drew Struzan / Charles White III

Original 1977 U.S. one sheet poster style D by Drew Struzan and Charles White III.

Back to the Future

Back to the Future

Drew Struzan

Original 1985 U.S. one sheet poster by Drew Struzan.

The Goonies

The Goonies

Drew Struzan

Original 1985 U.S. one sheet poster by Drew Struzan.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Drew Struzan

Original 1984 U.S. one sheet poster by Drew Struzan.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Drew Struzan

Original 1989 U.S. one sheet poster by Drew Struzan.

The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption

Drew Struzan

Original 2004 re-release U.S. one sheet poster by Drew Struzan.

Mallrats

Mallrats

Drew Struzan

Original 1995 U.S. one sheet poster by Drew Struzan.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Drew Struzan

Original 2001 U.S. one sheet poster by Drew Struzan.