Original Japanese Chris Columbus Movie Posters

Chris Columbus (born 1958) is an American film director, screenwriter and producer whose work includes some of the most beloved family films and commercially successful productions of modern cinema. Known for his accessible storytelling, memorable characters and imaginative visual style, Columbus has played an important role in shaping popular cinema since the 1980s.

Columbus began his career as a screenwriter, writing the scripts for Gremlins (1984) and The Goonies (1985), both produced by Steven Spielberg. He subsequently established himself as a director with Adventures in Babysitting (1987) before achieving international success with Home Alone (1990) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992). His subsequent films include Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), starring Robin Williams, and the first two instalments of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001) and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002).

This collection brings together original Japanese theatrical movie posters associated with Chris Columbus, spanning his work as both screenwriter and director. Our holdings include Japanese posters for celebrated productions such as The Goonies and Mrs. Doubtfire, featuring distinctive Japanese typography, alternative promotional layouts and original theatrical artwork.

Japanese first-release posters for Columbus’s most recognisable films are increasingly appreciated by collectors of 1980s and 1990s cinema, particularly examples featuring artwork unique to their Japanese theatrical campaigns. These original posters offer a compelling record of an influential period in Hollywood filmmaking and the distinctive graphic design used to introduce these films to Japanese audiences.