These are the most valuable movie posters of all time

From Dune to upcoming Princess Diana biopic Spencer, we've seen plenty of stunning film posters in 2021. But which are the most valuable posters in the world? A new study has revealed which movie designs have fetched the most at auction – and, spoiler alert, they all came out a little while before 2021.

From 1927's Metropolis to the very first Star Wars film, some of the most beloved films of all time also feature some of the most beloved posters. And as the study demonstrates, an original can fetch astronomical amounts. (Looking for inspiration? Check out our roundup of the best print ads of all time.)

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Daniel John
Design Editor

Daniel John is Design Editor at Creative Bloq. He reports on the worlds of design, branding and lifestyle tech, and has covered several industry events including Milan Design Week, OFFF Barcelona and Adobe Max in Los Angeles.

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