“Judge Dredd” / 「ジャッジ・ドレッド」, Original Japanese Movie Poster 1995, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) ZA1070

This is an original Japanese B2 theatrical poster printed for the Japanese release of Judge Dredd / 「ジャッジ・ドレッド」, the 1995 science-fiction action film starring Sylvester Stallone.

Based on the celebrated British comic-book character, Judge Dredd presents a dystopian future in which law enforcement and the courts have merged into a single authoritarian force: the Judges, who serve as judge, jury, and executioner. This Japanese poster is especially striking, with a stark black composition, monumental helmet imagery, and bold 1990s sci-fi action typography.

Film background
Released in 1995, Judge Dredd is set in the crime-ridden world of Mega-City One, where conventional legal systems have collapsed. The story follows the legendary Judge Dredd after he is framed for murder and forced to fight his way through a hostile future landscape to clear his name and confront a larger threat to the city.

The film was directed by Danny Cannon, with a screenplay by William Wisher Jr. and Steven E. de Souza. The cast includes Sylvester Stallone, Armand Assante, Diane Lane, Rob Schneider, Joan Chen, and Max von Sydow.

A major 1990s sci-fi action production, the film remains notable for its large-scale futuristic sets, comic-book costume design, dystopian world-building, and place within Sylvester Stallone’s action-film career.

Poster design
The Japanese poster uses a powerful high-contrast close-up composition centred on Judge Dredd’s helmeted face against a deep black background. The visor reflects a glowing blue futuristic cityscape, suggesting the vast neon architecture of Mega-City One.

The image is dominated by the character’s severe helmet, metallic crest, and stern lower face, creating a bold, iconic presentation of the Judge Dredd costume. The design is minimal but highly dramatic, relying on the helmet and visor reflection as the principal visual elements.

The principal Japanese headline at the top reads:

「映画生誕100年—— 新世紀は、ここから始まる。」
“100 years since the birth of cinema — the new century begins here.”

A red angled announcement box promotes the film’s scale:

「『クリフハンガー』『トゥルーライズ』を超える 総製作費：1億2,000万ドル」
“A total production cost of 120 million dollars, surpassing Cliffhanger and True Lies.”

The vertical tagline at left reads:

「究極の正義は、ためらわない。」
“Ultimate justice does not hesitate.”

The lower section features 「シルベスター・スタローン」 above the large Japanese title 「ジャッジ・ドレッド」, rendered in massive white katakana with a dynamic red shadow. The original English title JUDGE DREDD appears at lower right, with production credits printed neatly across the base.

The overall design is bold, futuristic, and highly evocative of mid-1990s Japanese poster art for imported Hollywood sci-fi action films.

Release note
This poster was printed for the film’s original Japanese theatrical release campaign.

It is an original period Japanese cinema poster, not a later reproduction or commercial reprint.

Condition
Excellent condition. A very attractive example, with strong colour, clean imagery, sharp typography, and excellent overall display impact.

Please review the photograph carefully, as it shows the exact poster for sale.

This is an original 1995 Japanese theatrical poster.
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

It is now over 30 years old.

Certificate of Authenticity included.