The only nonprofit dedicated solely to movie poster preservation.
A physical archive of tens of thousands of movie posters, lobby cards, stills, and pressbooks. Just a small fraction is digitized and searchable online — free to browse, with new titles added every week.
These are the titles and images digitized so far. The physical archive is far larger — we add more every week as our small team digitizes donations from around the world.
Free registration unlocks the full online Repository. No payment, no catch — just tell us who you are so we can keep the archive safe.
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How It Works
Three ways to engage with the archive.
Search the Repository
Browse thousands of documented film titles. Filter by decade, category, or whether images are available. Click any title for full details.
Open the RepositoryAsk the Archivist
Looking for a specific poster? Tracking down provenance? Our archivists answer questions from collectors, researchers, and film fans — at no cost.
Ask a QuestionBid in Auctions
We’re launching curated auctions of items from the MPA collection. Every sale funds preservation. Join the waitlist to be first in line.
Join the WaitlistGet occasional updates on new acquisitions, research discoveries, and upcoming auctions from the Movie Poster Archives.