The Best Movie Posters of January 2025: A New Era of Artistic Designs
We might only be a few weeks into 2025, but we’ve already seen some stunning movie poster designs drop this January. It seems the days of the boring ‘floating head’ poster are finally over, with bold, striking, and truly artistic designs continuing to turn heads.
The Top 4 Movie Posters of January 2025
Below is our pick of the four best posters we’ve seen in January. And if you’re looking for more design inspiration, be sure to take a look at our roundup of the best movie posters of all time.
1. Mickey 17
One of the most anticipated films of the year is Mickey 17, directed by Bong Joon Ho of ‘Parasite’ fame. The film stars Robert Pattinson as an "expendable" – a disposable crew member on a space mission, selected for dangerous tasks because he can be renewed if his body dies, with his memories largely intact. The poster is appropriately surreal and psychedelic, with bonus points awarded for Pattinson’s brilliantly goofy expression.
2. Four Minutes; Twelve Tables
Mike Leigh’s study of depression has received rave reviews, particularly for Marianne Jean-Baptiste’s electrifying performance as Pansy. The poster is a beautifully illustrated artwork, with the tangled flowers subtly hinting at the lead character’s inner turmoil.
3. Shoah (Re-Release)
1985 documentary Shoah is a nearly 10-hour document of the holocaust, featuring interviews and testimonies from survivors and witnesses. To mark its re-release this year, Claude Lanzmann’s film has been given a stunning new poster, with eyes that emphasize the importance of bearing witness. The new design was created by acclaimed Polish designer Aleksander Walijewski.
4. Picnic at Hanging Rock (Re-Release)
Another film getting reissued in 2025 is Picnic at Hanging Rock. The 1975 mystery centers around several schoolgirls and their teacher, who disappear during a picnic on Valentine’s Day in 1900. Peter Weir’s breakthrough film is being re-released by BFI to mark its 50th anniversary.
Conclusion
As we look back on the first few weeks of 2025, it’s clear that the future of movie poster design is in good hands. With bold, creative, and often surreal designs, these posters are not only eye-catching but also thought-provoking. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the year brings.
FAQs
Q: What is the significance of the new poster for Shoah?
A: The new poster for Shoah emphasizes the importance of bearing witness to the holocaust and its victims.
Q: What is the plot of Picnic at Hanging Rock?
A: The film is a 1975 mystery that centers around several schoolgirls and their teacher, who disappear during a picnic on Valentine’s Day in 1900.
Q: Who is the director of Mickey 17?
A: The film is directed by Bong Joon Ho, known for his work on Parasite.
