While fans continue to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Raiders of the Lost Ark and the larger Indiana Jones film and television series this year, it feels appropriate to recall those first posters that announced the film to audiences in 1981, which ushered in a rich legacy of campaign artwork to follow.
Like today’s global movie releases, which often include different versions of posters for regions around the world, Raiders of the Lost Ark had several posters produced tailored to local aesthetic and cultural sensibilities. The handful featured below are just some of the unique artworks created to introduce the world to the adventures of Indiana Jones.