This Star Wars movie poster is one of the most collectible designs in the entire saga—the rare 1983 teaser poster that reads “Revenge of the Jedi” before George Lucas changed the title to “Return of the Jedi” because, as he famously stated, Jedi don’t seek revenge. Darth Vader’s helmet dominates the composition in deep crimson red and black silhouette, looming like a giant threat over the bottom half where Luke Skywalker and Vader face off in lightsaber combat. The duel is rendered in pure silhouette against a cosmic purple-pink nebula background with golden yellow title text reading “STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE JEDI.” This star wars return of the jedi movie poster (in its original “Revenge” incarnation) captures the climactic father-son confrontation that defined Richard Marquand’s 1983 Original Trilogy finale. The “Coming May 25, 1983 to your galaxy” tagline adds period-authentic charm to this rare collectible design.
Return of the Jedi concluded the Original Trilogy, and this Star Wars movie poster represents a piece of Star Wars marketing history that was quickly replaced once Lucas changed the title. It belongs on the wall of serious collectors, Original Trilogy purists, fans of minimalist silhouette poster art, or anyone who wants a conversation piece that tells the story of Star Wars’ most famous title change.
Why This Star Wars Movie Poster Stands Out
- Design & vibe: This return of the jedi star wars movie poster uses bold silhouette art and minimal color—deep crimson reds, blacks, purple-pink cosmic backgrounds, and golden yellow typography. Vader’s helmet fills the top two-thirds in profile silhouette with grunge texture overlay, creating an ominous presence that literally overshadows the Luke vs. Vader duel below. The lightsaber combat is rendered in pure black silhouette against glowing nebula colors, emphasizing the mythic clash without detailed character rendering. The composition is split-level: Vader’s face = threat/destiny above, father-son duel = confrontation below. The “Revenge” title is the key differentiator—these teaser posters were only produced briefly before the title change, making them highly sought after by collectors. The design strips away all ensemble cast elements to focus purely on the Skywalker family conflict that drives the entire Original Trilogy.
- Print quality: Printed on 200 GSM museum-grade matte paper with fade-resistant archival inks. Rich blacks, accurate colors, and a finish that looks sharp with or without glass.
- Sizes available: Choose from seven sizes—9×11″ up to 24×36″—all cut to standard frame-ready dimensions. A high-res digital download ($3.90) is also available if you prefer to print locally or need a custom size.
- Great gift for: Serious Star Wars collectors who appreciate rare poster variants, Original Trilogy fans, Mark Hamill and Darth Vader enthusiasts, minimalist silhouette art collectors, or film history buffs who love stories like the “Revenge” to “Return” title change.
Where to Hang This Star Wars Poster
The deep red and black palette of this star wars episode 6 movie poster makes it ideal for dramatic spaces—dark walls where the crimson reds pop intensely, or light walls where the contrast creates bold visual impact. It’s perfect for home theaters as part of an Original Trilogy poster display, especially when paired with Empire Strikes Back and A New Hope to complete the classic saga. The 18×24″ or 24×36″ sizes give Vader’s helmet silhouette and the duel scene room to create that dramatic scale—the Vader helmet needs size to feel appropriately looming. This Star Wars movie poster also works beautifully in minimalist modern spaces where the silhouette art style fits clean design aesthetics. The “Revenge” title makes it a conversation starter that lets you tell the story of Lucas’s title change philosophy.
More from MerchFuse
If you love the rare collectible aesthetic of this revenge of the jedi poster, explore our full collection of Star Wars movie posters including other Original Trilogy classics like Empire Strikes Back and A New Hope, prequel trilogy designs, and sequel trilogy prints. We also carry Darth Vader character-focused artwork and silhouette-style minimalist poster designs that emphasize iconic imagery over detailed character montages.
Print & Material Details
Every MerchFuse Star Wars movie poster is printed on 200 GSM museum-grade matte paper using fade-resistant archival inks. Colors stay true, blacks stay deep, and the matte finish eliminates glare whether you frame under glass or mount open. All seven sizes (9×11″ through 24×36″) use standard frame dimensions—no custom framing needed.
Prefer to print your own? The digital download option gives you a 300 DPI high-resolution file (PDF/JPG) for $3.90. Print it at your local shop in any size you want.
Disclaimer: This is fan-inspired artwork and an original artistic interpretation. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially licensed by any film studio, production company, or rights holder.
