There are so many movies that so many fans love that are bound to withstand the test of time. They are also the ones that film lovers will hang up a poster of, and continue to admire everything about it with each nostalgic glance. The 2000s rang in a new decade and century, and Hollywood had a lot to offer.
There may have been some fantastic critically-acclaimed flicks, hilarious entertainment, and action-packed thrills, but how many movies from the 2000s can encapsulate all of its mastery through one image? It's time to celebrate the best of this decade - by celebrating 10 of the most iconic movie posters from the 2000s.
V For Vendetta (2005)
This sci-fi drama is definitely a highly-rated and well-loved flick from this decade. With Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman, this futuristic tale of freedom hooked viewers from start to finish.
The character of V has certainly become a familiar mask for those who haven't even seen this flick, making this movie poster one of the most recognizable from the 2000s - and rightly so.
There Will Be Blood (2007)
This highly-rated Oscar-winning drama certainly has an iconic poster that all die-hard fans were excited to see when they hit the theaters in 2007. With a powerful performance by Daniel Day-Lewis, director Paul Thomas Anderson is the mastermind behind this flick.
With so many interesting themes, this movie was a front-runner for the year, but also for the entire decade of the 2000s. The poster point font and the red-and-black color scheme are certainly iconic.
Donnie Darko (2001)
If there was a cult classic to sum up the 2000s, it would definitely be this sci-fi drama. With Jake Gyllenhaal, Drew Barrymore, and Jena Malone, even those who haven't seen this flick will recognize the bunny on the poster.
This movie managed to create such a powerful and memorable image, and the die-hard cult following of this one certainly all have a copy of each version of this cool and mysterious poster.
The Departed (2006)
It's only fitting for both Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino to have a poster on this list - so they both do (more on Tarantino later. This crime drama won four Oscars and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Vera Farmiga, and Jack Nicholson, among others.
One of the most thrilling and suspenseful flicks of the decade, the unique and mysterious movie poster is certainly enough alone to excite fans of this movie.
Zombieland (2009)
This action-comedy is directed by Ruben Fleischer and is probably still the best comedic take on zombies in cinema history. With a young Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin, and Woody Harrelson, this movie has enough laughs for every kind of movie fan.
Of course, this poster is enough to put smiles on every lover of this cult classic, and it was certainly a popular choice for all those teen boys and girls that couldn't get enough of these zombie slayers.
Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
This fantasy family series is one of the most popular franchises out there today. When fans first saw J.K. Rowling's novel brought to the big screen, they immediately became obsessed.
Of course, Harry Potter and his crew were certainly adorning the rooms of little boys and girls everywhere, and maybe even their parents. This poster speaks a thousand words.
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
This comedy-drama might be the most wholesome movie on the list. With Steve Carell, Toni Collette, and a young Abigail Breslin, this Oscar-winning flick is definitely a crowd-pleaser from this decade.
Of course, the movie poster gives every fan all the feels, because it's so perfectly simple and bright. This light-hearted flick is certainly an iconic movie from the 2000s.
The Human Centipede (2009)
This list needed at least one horror flick, and there's probably no better one from the 2000s that had such a lasting impact. Everyone knows the disgusting and terrifying nature of this film, and it all comes back when glancing at this poster.
While it isn't a highly-rated film, this is definitely still a staple in the horror genre and created an image that many people can't forget. This poster might not be displayed in many homes, though.
Kill Bill (2003)
For fans of Quentin Tarantino, action flicks, Uma Thurman, or the color yellow, this poster was definitely a go-to choice for walls and cinemas during the 2000s.
The fourth film by this brilliant director, and one of Thurman's most iconic roles, this poster doesn't need any words for any movie buff to know exactly what it is. Yellow is the best color, anyways.
The Dark Knight (2008)
Superhero flicks have been storming Hollywood for years, but this crime drama has largely been agreed upon as the best Batman movie out there. With Christian Bale and Heath Ledger, this iconic poster is enough to give every fan chills.
There are so many memorable and brilliant parts of this flick, and this poster brings all of it back to everyone's minds. It certainly is still hanging in the rooms of many Batman fans.