# Pop Art Film Promotions These Suicide Squad Posters Pay Tribute to Each Character's Retro Origins By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-07-21 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suicide-squad-posters References: [designtaxi](http://www.designtaxi.com/news/387263/Suicide-Squad-Debuts-Character-Posters-And-Final-Action-Packed-Trailer/) & [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/07/19/suicide-squad-final-trailer/) [Warner Bros. Pictures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-the-movie) recently released the final trailer for its highly anticipated villainous hero film and with it, a series of pop art style Suicide Squad posters that pay tribute to each of the characters. With a cast that's built from some of [Hollywood's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-house) biggest names and an action-filled plot with the just the right amount of humor, the film, along with the Ghostbusters remake, is one of the most talked about of the summer. Warner Bros. has kept the majority of its trailers short to generate more excitement among its fans, only teasing a few action segments in its final promotion. Though the company has released Suicide Squad posters before, its new illustrated renditions pay tribute to the comic book theme by intermingling the portraits of the stars with vibrant cartoon backgrounds and retro comic book phrases. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pop Art Movie Promotions:** Movie producers can use Pop Art styled promotions to appeal to younger audiences and pay tribute to retro themes. - **Illustrated Promotional Material:** Illustrated posters and trailers offer a visually-striking alternative to traditional promotional content. - **Humorous and Action-filled Movie Themes:** Incorporating humor and action-packed plots in movies can help generate excitement and draw in audiences. ### Where This Applies - **Movie Production:** Movie production companies can use trends in poster and promotional design to enhance marketing efforts and generate excitement for upcoming films. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic design agencies can capitalize on the popularity of Pop Art-style illustrations and offer their services to movie studios. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Advertising and marketing agencies can use illustrated promotional content to enhance brand messaging and storytelling for their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superhero-Inspired Popcorn Buckets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deadpool-wolverine1.md) - [Movie-Themed Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeky-kyser.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [AI Movie Poster Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-movie-poster-generator.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Superhero Popcorn Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterkist-onpack-promotion.md) - [Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/film-club-collection.md)