“Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” (スター・ウォーズ／ジェダイの復讐), Original Release Japanese Movie Poster 1983, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) N137A

This is an original Japanese B2 movie poster printed in 1983 for the first Japanese theatrical release of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (スター・ウォーズ／ジェダイの復讐), a United States science-fiction epic directed by Richard Marquand, produced by George Lucas, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Billy Dee Williams (with Anthony Daniels and Peter Mayhew).

A rare and highly collectible Japanese release poster for the third chapter of George Lucas’s original Star Wars trilogy. Notably, Japan used the title “ジェダイの復讐” (“Revenge of the Jedi”)—a key piece of period branding tied to the film’s original campaign identity. This example has been stored away for decades and presents as a true time-capsule sheet.

Film background
Released in 1983, Return of the Jedi completes the original trilogy, bringing the rebellion’s final assault against the Empire and the climactic confrontation between Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, and the Emperor. It remains one of the most culturally significant blockbuster finales of the 1980s—an era-defining cinema event that cemented Star Wars as modern myth.

Poster design
One of the most iconic minimalist Star Wars key visuals: two hands raise a glowing lightsaber straight into the night sky, the beam extending upward like a pillar of hope, ending in a starburst. The central image is framed like a painting against a deep black field, giving the composition immense dramatic negative space. Below, bold Japanese typography 「スター・ウォーズ」 in cool blue anchors the sheet, with the red subtitle 「ジェダイの復讐」 providing sharp contrast and unmistakable 1980s impact. Elegant, powerful, and extremely displayable.

Condition
Near mint. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.

It is over 41 years old!

It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

Certificate of Authenticity included.