Original Big Trouble in Little China Movie Posters

Big Trouble in Little China movie posters from John Carpenter's 1986 fantasy action film are among the most actively collected items from the director's filmography — original theatrical paper from a production that was a commercial disappointment on release and has since become one of the most consistently reappreciated cult films of its decade. Shop our collection of original one-sheets, advance formats, and international printings. The vivid illustrated campaign, with its dynamic action imagery and bold colour palette drawing on martial arts film traditions, produced one of the most graphically distinctive studio one-sheets of the decade. First-release examples are now scarce. John Carpenter's film underperformed commercially on initial release before developing an enormous cult following through home video and repertory screenings, and this trajectory has driven retroactive collector interest in its original promotional material. International printings, particularly Japanese B2 formats, often feature dramatically different artwork that reflects the film's stronger initial reception in Asian markets. Action and cult collectors both prioritise this material. Browse our fantasy film posters and adventure film posters for related 1980s genre material. All Film/Art Gallery movie posters and items are authenticated originals.