Light Boxes
Movie Poster Light Boxes
A movie poster light box lets the right poster be seen as it was designed to be seen — illuminated from behind for the distinctive impact of cinema-style display at home.
At a glance
Back-lit display
Designed for posters that come alive with light behind them.
Best for double-sided posters
Especially suited to the right one sheets and UK quads.
Slim and practical
Simple poster changes and straightforward everyday use.
Made for feature walls
A display route with real presence in cinema rooms and at home.
Why Light Boxes Work
Bring the poster to life with light behind it
Modern movie posters intended for cinema light boxes are often printed double-sided so that light can pass through the image. When displayed in the right light box, colour, depth and contrast come through in a way a standard framed display cannot replicate.
This is what gives the format its distinctive cinema-style effect at home.
Especially effective with the right posters
Most suited to double-sided posters designed for back-lit display.
A stronger visual presence
Light behind the image creates impact a standard framed display cannot replicate.
Made for cinema rooms and feature walls
A display route that feels closer to real cinema presentation at home.
Choose the right size
Choose the right light box size
Choose the light box that matches the poster format you want to display. Our current options are designed around standard 27x40 one sheet and 30x40 UK quad posters, and are best suited to double-sided posters made for back-lit display.
27x40 One Sheet Light Box
For U.S. one sheet posters and other suitable posters in that standard portrait format.
- Portrait cinema format
- Best for suitable one sheets
- Ideal for feature-wall display
30x40 UK Quad Light Box
For suitable British quad posters and collectors who want the wider landscape format.
- Classic UK quad format
- Wider landscape presentation
- Ideal for home cinema display
Before you choose
Is your poster suitable for a light box?
Light boxes are most effective with the right posters. In most cases, that means a double-sided cinema poster in a standard format, where the artwork was designed to be illuminated from behind.
Best with double-sided posters
Best fitLight boxes are especially effective with double-sided posters, where the image was printed to work with light passing through it.
Designed around standard sizes
RecommendedOur light boxes are designed around standard 27x40 one sheet and 30x40 UK quad sizes, making the result cleaner, simpler and more assured.
Condition still matters
Worth checkingA light box gives a poster real presence, so it is best paired with a piece you will enjoy seeing displayed prominently.
Framing may still be the better route
ConsiderIf your poster is not double-sided, not a standard light-box size, or you want a more traditional presentation, framing may be the better choice.
Movie poster light boxes
Useful next steps
Movie Poster Light Boxes
Compare our current cinema-style light box options for suitable one sheet and UK quad movie posters.
Light Box Ready Posters
Browse original posters suitable for back-lit display in an Art of the Movies Light Box.
Light Box FAQs
Find answers on compatibility, safety, shipping and what to expect before ordering.
Display Options
Compare light boxes, custom-made frames and ready-made frames to choose the display route that suits your poster best.