“Jurassic Park” (ジュラシック・パーク), Rare Original Japanese First-Release Movie Poster 1993, B1 Size (c. 72 × 103 cm) HAK-A

This is an original Japanese B1 theatrical poster produced for the first Japanese release of Jurassic Park in 1993. Directed by Steven Spielberg and adapted from Michael Crichton’s bestselling novel, the film stars Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum and Richard Attenborough. It opened theatrically in Japan on 17 July 1993, distributed by UIP.

A defining achievement of modern blockbuster cinema, Jurassic Park combined Stan Winston’s full-scale animatronic dinosaurs with groundbreaking computer-generated effects by Industrial Light & Magic. The result established a new standard for screen realism, became the highest-grossing film in the world at the time and launched one of cinema’s most enduring franchises.

Design

This is the exceptionally powerful Japanese-language logo design, created without conventional character portraits, action scenes or photographic montage. Instead, the campaign presents the fictional park’s identity as the entire visual event—transforming a corporate emblem into one of the most immediately recognisable symbols in modern cinema.

At the top appears the restrained inscription:

「スティーブン・スピルバーグ フィルム」
“A Steven Spielberg Film”

The composition is dominated by the celebrated skeletal Tyrannosaurus rex emblem, originally derived from Chip Kidd’s influential book-cover concept and developed into the film’s screen identity with Sandy Collora. The dinosaur’s black silhouette is isolated against a brilliant red disc, enclosed within a yellow border and grounded by a small prehistoric jungle beneath it.

Across the centre, the Japanese title ジュラシック・パーク is incorporated directly into the emblem. The monumental cream-coloured katakana characters, accented by fine red internal lines, preserve the visual weight and carved quality of the international logo while giving the design a distinctive Japanese identity.

Below the emblem appears the original Japanese campaign line:

「6500万年を翔けた夢とアドベンチャー！」
“A dream and adventure spanning 65 million years!”

The expansive black background isolates the red, yellow and cream typography with extraordinary force. Rather than previewing the dinosaurs themselves, the poster relies upon anticipation, brand recognition and the promise of spectacle. Its minimalist construction is particularly striking at B1 scale, where the logo becomes almost architectural in its presence.

The lower section retains the complete original Japanese theatrical credit block, together with period Amblin Entertainment, DTS, Dolby Stereo, UIP and Universal marks. These details clearly distinguish the poster as genuine first-release cinema advertising rather than later decorative merchandise.

Rarity

Japanese B1 posters measure approximately 72.8 × 103 cm, providing roughly twice the printed surface area of the standard Japanese B2 format. They were intended for larger, high-impact theatrical displays and are encountered substantially less frequently than their smaller B2 counterparts.

Original B1 examples of Jurassic Park are especially desirable because the artwork depends so heavily upon scale. The oversized emblem, uninterrupted black field and imposing Japanese typography have a markedly greater impact in this format than on the more commonly encountered B2 poster.

The condition of this particular design is also notoriously unforgiving. Any handling crease, abrasion or edge disturbance immediately reveals the white paper beneath the dense black ink. Consequently, surviving first-release B1 examples with deep colour, clean typography and strong overall presentation are increasingly difficult to source.

The combination of first Japanese release, rare B1 format, original 1993 theatrical provenance, iconic logo artwork and excellent preservation makes this an important display piece for collectors of Steven Spielberg, science-fiction cinema, 1990s graphic design and the Jurassic Park franchise.

Condition

Excellent condition overall, with an exceptionally rich black background, vivid red and yellow colour and clean, bright Japanese typography. The central emblem retains excellent saturation and contrast, giving the poster tremendous display impact.

There are some light surface impressions, minor handling marks and a few small scuffs visible under close inspection, principally within the highly unforgiving black field. There is also very minor age-related edge and corner wear, together with slight natural paper undulation. These points are modest and do not detract from the poster’s exceptionally strong overall appearance.

The poster remains unbacked and without prominent fold lines. The reverse is clean, with light handling creases and surface impressions consistent with the age and substantial size of the paper. Once professionally framed, it will display superbly.

Please review all photographs carefully; they show the exact poster for sale, front and back.

This is an original Japanese B1 theatrical poster from the film’s first Japanese release in 1993.
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

It is over 33 years old.

Certificate of Authenticity included.