Tobias Reed Production Knowledge Lead at 4OVER4.COM
Tobias is our voice for cutting, binding and large format, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.
Question
What size are movie posters?
Answer
The standard movie poster is 27" x 40", known in the industry as a "one-sheet." It has been the theatrical standard since the 1980s and is what you see framed in cinema lobbies.
- One-sheet: 27" x 40", the classic full-size theatrical poster.
- Mini poster: 11" x 17", used for promos, giveaways, and tighter spaces.
- Bus stop / half-sheet and larger formats also exist, but the one-sheet is the default when someone says "movie poster."
If you are printing a custom one-sheet, set your file to 27" x 40" with 0.125" bleed on all sides, CMYK color, and 300 DPI so the artwork stays crisp.
| Format | Size |
|---|---|
| Mini poster | 11" x 17" |
| One-sheet (standard) | 27" x 40" |
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