Collecting Spielberg? Here Are 10 Iconic Posters and Memorabilia Pieces

Few filmmakers are woven into our childhood memories quite like Steven Spielberg. His films have become such cultural staples that for collectors, the memorabilia feels less like merchandise and more like precious artifacts. 

From shark-infested waters to dinosaur-packed theme parks, Spielberg’s cinematic worlds have left behind treasures that movie lovers hunt down. Here’s a look at 10 Spielberg-related memorabilia items that movie buffs can’t get enough of, including some of the most coveted Steven Spielberg movie posters ever printed.

1. “Jaws (1975)” Shark Emerging Poster

In “Jaws”, a seaside town is terrorized by a massive great white shark, forcing a police chief, a marine biologist, and a grizzled shark hunter to venture into open water to stop it. It’s a true battle between man and nature.

It’s safe to say that before summer blockbusters were a thing, there was “Jaws”. The original poster, featuring that enormous great white shark surging upward toward an unsuspecting swimmer, is one of the most iconic images in film history.

Designed by artist Roger Kastel, the poster taps into primal fear. For collectors, early-release versions with deep blue saturation and crisp National Screen Service (NSS) text are particularly desirable.

This poster represents the birth of the modern blockbuster. 

2. “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) Original Release Poster

In “Raiders of the Lost Ark”, archaeologist Indiana Jones races against the Nazis to find the biblical Ark of the Covenant. Along the way, he survives booby traps, betrayals, and some of the most exciting action sequences of all time.

Few adventure films have a visual identity as instantly recognizable as the “Raiders of the Lost Ark” poster. The original theatrical poster, illustrated by legendary poster artist Richard Amsel, is a cornerstone of Spielberg collecting.

With Harrison Ford’s fedora-clad archaeologist front and center, the artwork bursts with pulp energy. Collectors especially prize the poster, which captures the film’s swashbuckling tone in rich, painterly detail. Rolled copies in strong condition are display-ready grails. Folded originals with crisp colors still command serious admiration.

This poster represents the launch of a franchise and the revival of the serial adventure genre for a new generation.

3. “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984) Teaser Poster

In “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom”, Indy travels to India and discovers a secret cult performing dark rituals beneath a palace. The quest to retrieve sacred stones turns into one of the franchise’s most intense and perilous adventures.

Darker and more intense than its predecessor, the “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” poster gave collectors a moody, atmospheric artwork that stands apart from the brighter adventure tones of Raiders.

The fiery backdrop, rope bridge peril, and shadowy villains make this poster a dramatic display piece. Collectors love comparing different international versions. Some emphasize horror elements while others lean into action spectacle.

This poster captures Spielberg’s willingness to take risks with tone, and it remains a bold visual artifact from the peak of 1980s franchise filmmaking.

4. “Jurassic Park” (1993) Minimalist Logo Poster

In “Jurassic Park”, brilliant scientists clone dinosaurs for a theme park, only to lose control when the creatures break free. What was meant to be a scientific triumph quickly becomes a fight for survival.

Sometimes less is more. The original “Jurassic Park” movie poster features little more than the now-legendary T. rex skeleton logo and the tagline: “An Adventure 65 Million Years in the Making.”

That stripped-down design became instantly iconic. Original, advance/teaser versions are especially popular among collectors, as they preceded the dinosaur mania that swept the globe in summer 1993.

This poster is branding perfection. The logo alone became a pop culture fixture, on lunchboxes, toys, and yes, collectors’ walls.

5. “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” (1982) Screen-Used Props 

In “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”, a lonely boy befriends a stranded alien and helps him try to return home. Their bond becomes a tender story of friendship, wonder, and saying goodbye. Few Spielberg movies hit home quite like it.

In 2025, a 3-foot-tall E.T. model (one of three used in the 1982 film) went to auction at Sotheby’s in London with a price of up to $1 million.

While authentic movie props are exceedingly rare, high-quality licensed replicas, like E.T.’s glowing fingertip or the iconic Speak & Spell device (a real 1980s toy made by Texas Instruments, as part of the homemade communication device to help E.T. “phone home”), remain fan favorites.

Collectors are especially drawn to pieces connected to the film’s emotional high points, such as the bicycle basket scene or the “I’ll be right here” moment. Even production-made promotional props from the early ’80s hold massive nostalgic appeal.

There's a real emotional weight to E.T., and it’s why the memorabilia feels so personal to collectors.

6. Production Storyboards from “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (1977)

In “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”, ordinary people experience mysterious UFO sightings that draw them toward a life-changing encounter. The film builds to a breathtaking meeting between humans and extraterrestrials.

Spielberg famously storyboarded many of his sequences in detail. Original production boards from Close Encounters of the Third Kind reveal how meticulously he visualized alien encounters long before cameras rolled.

Collectors love these pieces because they show the film in embryonic form: pencil lines, directional arrows, handwritten notes. They feel intimate, almost secret.

Storyboards are the DNA of film. They show Spielberg’s brain at work before grandiose effects and editing.

7. Concept Art from “Schindler’s List” (1993)

In “Schindler's List”, industrialist Oskar Schindler gradually transforms from opportunistic businessman to unlikely humanitarian, saving more than a thousand Jewish lives during the Holocaust. Shot largely in stark black and white, the film confronts one of history’s darkest chapters.

Though tonally very different from Spielberg’s adventure epics, Schindler's List has inspired powerful concept sketches and production artwork.

From black-and-white costume studies to set renderings of Kraków, these early concepts really capture the film's raw emotional weight. For collectors, these pieces represent Spielberg’s dramatic range and historical storytelling skills.

Owning artwork from this film is about honoring one of cinema’s most important achievements.

8. Vintage Amblin Entertainment Promotional Materials

Through Amblin Entertainment, Spielberg defined an entire era of family adventure. The company’s logo (that unforgettable silhouette of a bicycle flying past the moon) became a universal symbol for movie magic.

In a pre-internet world, Amblin’s vintage press kits and early promotional items were the first glimpses into these new worlds, making them cult favorites today. Beyond the paper, original crew jackets and “friends and family” gifts are highly prized. They represent an iconic brand and the golden age of 1980s storytelling. 

These pieces allow collectors to hold onto that feeling of a spectacular story about to begin.

9. Signed Spielberg Scripts

An original screenplay signed by Steven Spielberg himself is the kind of piece that elevates any collection. Autographed copies of scripts from films like “Jaws” or “Raiders of the Lost Ark” are highly prized.

Collectors look for bold, unfaded signatures on clean title pages. Inscribed copies (“To ___, Thanks for believing!”) add personality, though some prefer simple, uncluttered autographs.

A signed script is a direct line to the director. It puts a piece of the actual filmmaking process right in your hands.

10. Clapperboards from Spielberg Productions

From the first snap before a shark attack to the final take in a dinosaur paddock, clapperboards mark the exact moment movie magic begins. They are the heartbeat of a film set, the sharp 'clack' that signals silence and demands a performance. 

A screen-used clapperboard from a Spielberg production carries the quiet weight of every scene it helped launch. In a way, they are eyewitnesses to cinema history, often bearing the handwritten scene numbers and dates of a director's most iconic shots. Scuffed edges and faded marker ink only add to the charm. 

It’s filmmaking distilled into one beautifully imperfect object.

What Makes Spielberg Collectibles Resonate Emotionally?

Spielberg films defined childhoods, reinvented genres, and shaped Hollywood’s blockbuster model. Owning a poster, prop, or storyboard means revisiting the thrill of discovery, fear, laughter, and awe. A shark fin slicing through blue water. A fedora in silhouette. A roaring T. rex logo. A glowing alien fingertip. 

If you’re framing a vintage poster or hunting for that perfect signed script, collecting Spielberg is about holding onto the magic that made you fall in love with movies in the first place.

Step into the Spielberg legacy through Film/Art Gallery’s poster collections and bring a piece of cinematic history home.