The 80s action movie is back in a way like it never left. Seriously, when was the last time that you could see all-star action heroes in new movies like you can now? We’re talking Chuck Norris, Bruce Willis, Jean-Claude van Damme, Steven Seagal, Sylvester Stallone and who could forget the Governator himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger. It's a testosterone-infused celebration!
Some of these tributes are made by clever fans who honor the action heroes of not too long ago through remixed movie posters; others are funny commercials and other tributes come in extremely creative ways like a full-sized, assault rifle-toting chocolate Bruce Willis to promote ‘A Good Day to Die Hard.’
If you’ve got a taste for action movies from the greatest decade for the genre, then checking out these 80s action movie and star tributes is an absolute must. Yippie-ki-yay, I’ll be back right after I say Hasta La Vista, Baby.
45 80s Action Hero Tributes
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Cartoon Movie Poster Remixes
Ive Bastrash Illustrates Iconic Promo Art in Kid-Friendly Style
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Retro Re-Casted Movie Posters
Peter Stults Puts Classic Hollywood Stars in New Film Titles
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Pop Culture Cinema Posters
Daniel Norris Reinterprets Iconic Films in these Fan Movie Promos
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Disneyfied Movie Posters
The Old Red Jalopy Presents Hollywood Movies with a Comic Touch
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Fake Muscle Captures
The Kurt Stallaert 'Bodybuilders World' Collection is Macho
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Reversed Film Remixes
The Backwards Movie Posters by Twisted Sifter are Clever
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Hilarious Bodybuilder Spoofs
This 'Lift Things Up' Planet Fitness Commercial Will Make You Laugh
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Remixed 80s Movie Posters
These Alternative Back to the Future Posters are Artistic and Original
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Hilarious Internet Username Blogs
The 'Yr Wifi Tumblr' Features Creative Wireless Networks
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Pop Culture Plushies
Funko Turns Your Favourite Pop Culture Icons into Cuddly Friends
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Toy Movie Posters
Lego Remakes of Classic Flick Pics
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Alternatively Redesigned Movie Posters
These Alternative Movie Posters Showcase Iconic Films
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Exaggerated Movie Posters
The 'Crazy 4 Cult: New York' by Jason Edmiston Exhibition is Nostalgic
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Figurine Toy Busts
The Freya Jobbins Sculptures Are Created Out of Figurine Body Parts
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Governator-Inspired Timepieces
The Schwarzenegger Military Tank Watch is Elegant and Robust
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Cold-Blooded Villain Previews
The Arkham City Mr. Freeze Trailer Leaves Viewers With Chills
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Cows as Action Heros
The Creatively Animalistic Photography of Mark Hotlhusen
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Wearable Pop Culture Portraiture
Phil Hansen Cinematic Portraits Drawn on a DIY Whiteboard Shirt
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Minimalist Cult-Film Prints
Phics & Graphics Adjust Classic Movie Posters
22
Weight-Lifting Washroom Buddies
James W. Breaux's Bathroom Body Builders Are Super Adorable
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Iconic Figure Mobile Protectors
The Chuck Norris Smartphone Cases are Hilarious
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Bold Governer Watches
The Legacy Watch from Audemars Piguet is Inspired by Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Pixar-Tweaked Movie Posters
Toy Stories by Jim Tuckwell Re-Casts Actors With Animated Characters
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Man-Hunting Alien Toys
Trophy Armor Predator Brings LEGO to a Frightening Level
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Mismatched Flick Ads
The Hand Drawn African Movie Posters Don't Quite Jive With the Films
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Comedic Celeb Activism
Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green Fight for Educational Services
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Elected Comic Book Characters
The Governator is a Comic Book Featuring Schwarzenegger
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Iconic Boxing Film Fashion
The Undefeated x Rocky Capsule Collection is an Absolute Knockout
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Fighter Beer Ads
Anderson Silva and Steven Segal Face Off in Budweiser 'The Great Preparation'
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Life-Size Chocolate Actors
This Chocolate Bruce Willis Will Make Any Chocoholic Die Hard
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1980s Movie Map Guides
Interactive Google Map Guide to 'Ghostbusters' Tours New York
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True Tale Advertising
Steven Seagal Appears in Carlton Dry Campaign Based on Real-Life Stories
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80s Action Star Film Tributes
Chuck Norris the Movie Will Have Everything an Action Flick Needs
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Celebrilicious Energy Drinks
Steven Seagal's Lightning Bolt Quenches the Thirst Down Below
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Quintessential Tarantino Mashups
The Pogo Pulp Fiction Remix is Killer
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Extreme Rumble Movie Ads
TNT Advertisement Draws Attention With Drama
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Mini Action Movies
'LEGO Street Shootout' Excites with Guns, Explosions and Toys
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Celebrity Spoof Graffiti
Bi-Curious George is the Latest from Hanksy
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Schwarzenegger Memorabilia
T-800 Terminator Robots for Auction
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CEO Action Figures
The 'Miniature Steve Jobs' is a Tiny Apple Powerhouse
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State-Wide Fat Bans
Schwarzenegger Signs California Trans Fat bill
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adidas Partners with Marvel to Release a Deadpool and Wolverine Line
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Actor-Honoring Boot Styles
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Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
Film-Inspired Limited Timepieces
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Kross Studio & Hasbro Debut the Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Set
Sneaker-Stealing Campaigns
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Restaurant Fighting Game Collaborations
McDonald's and Warner Bros are Releasing Multiversus Toys
Collectible Cosplay Condiments
Heinz Styled Ketchup and Mustard to Look Like Deadpool & Wolverine
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Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Comic Book Hero Collectibles
Mattel Celebrates Iconic Comic Book Heroes with a New Line-Up
Colosseum-Inspired Popcorn Buckets
The Gladiator II Popcorn Bucket has an Intricate Design
Doll-Inspired Movie Launches
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Movie-Themed Pasta Sauces
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Cult Film-Inspired Fashion Collections
Rodarte Draws Inspiration from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Artistic NYC Watch Collections
The Swatch x Keith Haring BREAK FREE Collection is 80s-Inspired
Culturally Inspired Streetwear Collaborations
Goodfight Joins Vans for a Vault by Vans Collection
Fighting Game-Themed Sneakers
Ceeze and Reebok Debuted Two Mortal Kombat-Inspired Sneakers
Anti-Hero Coffee Campaigns
Tim Hortons Embraces Deadpool & Wolverine in Its Marketing
Candy-Inspired Holiday Movies
M&M’s x 'Red One' Collaboration Brings Humor to Holiday Movie Nights
Superhero-Inspired Vibrant Footwear
Nike Delivers the Air Jordan 1 in a Next Chapter Colorway
Cinema-Inspired Hotel Packages
The St. Regis Hotel Boasts the Cinematic Experience Room Package
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These UNIQLO x Star Wars Styles Celebrate May the Fourth
Brand Heritage Watch Collections
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Retro-Futuristic Sports Cars
The DeLorean Cyberpunk Concept by Loïc Chauvin is 80s-Inspired
Rock Band Athletic Wear
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Action Movie Pop-Up Cafes
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Promotional Metaverse Experiences
Warner Bros. Debuts [Beetlejuice] Escape the Afterlife on Roblox
Action Movie Ice Creams
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Revived 80s-Style Sneakers
The AVIA 830 and 880 High-Tops Perfectly Mimic the Originals
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
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Anniversary-Celebrating Custom Boots
Red Wing Heritage & Urbanstar Celebrate a 20-Year Partnership
Spooky Film-Inspired Halloween Costumes
Spirit Halloween Launches Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Costumes
Naughty Holiday Campaigns
Diesel's XXXMas is Inspired by Erotic 90s Aesthetics
70s-Style Sport Sunglasses
The Sunski Strada Sunglasses Protect From Rays and Wind
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Heritage-Themed Retro Sneaker Capsules
Sergio Tacchini Adds to the Livello Rosso Sneaker Series
Fan-Inspired Mini-Films
Battle For Heinz is a 20-Second Blockbuster Based on a Fan Tweet
Eerie Film-Based Deodorant Campaigns
Secret Deodorant Debuts a Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Commercial
Film-Themed Cookbooks
A24's Scrounging Cookbook Takes Cues from Unusual Movie Meals
Sci-Fi-Themed Hot Sauces
TRUFF Unveils the Star Wars™-Themed Dark Side Hot Sauce
Horror Film-Inspired Brick Sets
LEGO Releases LEGO(R) Ideas JAWS Set and Brick-Buster Mini-Film
Indestructible Running Shoes
norda's 005 Model is an Advanced Sturdy Trail Running Shoe
Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections
Disney Star Wars Sand's of Tatooine Collection is Desert-Themed
Sweating Billboards
Netflix's Billboard Conveys the Intense Action of Extraction 2
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
Epic Rapper-Backed Soda Campaigns
PEPSI Launched its 'Make Your Gameday Epic' Campaign
Inventive Fast Food Campaigns
Habit Burger Launches Its #1 Ranked 'Double Char' Burger into Space
Hip-Hop Heritage Jerseys
Mitchell & Ness Partners with Brands to Launch a Special Jersey Range
Cinematic Superhero Frozen Pizzas
DiGiorno and Marvel Studios Teamed Up for Themed Pizzas
Superhero-Themed Luxe Watches
Audemars Piguet and Marvel Join on a Premium Spider-Man Watch
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Slick Refreshed Guitar Collections
Kramer Has Expanded Its Guitar Lineup with Six Refreshed Models
Meme-Inspired Sauces
Heinz's Limited-Edition Sauce Drops Revisit Fleeting Moments of Fame
Comic-Inspired Soda Cans
Marvel and Coca-Cola Join on the Heroes Captivating Can Designs
Cinema-Inspired Tonal Sneakers
Nike SB Introduces a City of Cinema Tonal Dunk Low Sneaker
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Modern Electrified Retro Automobiles
Shane Baxley Designs the TWO8eSL Reinterpretation
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Remastered Iconic Supercars
Alfa Romeo's Latest Car Pays Tribute to a Legendary Late-1960s Ride
Movie-Themed Fast-Food Campaigns
White Castle Commemorates 'Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle'
Celebrity Horror Game Characters
Behaviour Interactive Showcased Nicolas Cage as a DBD Character
Actor-Supported High Jewelry Campaigns
BULGARI Debuts Zendaya & Anne Hathaway for Eternally Reborn
Donut Inspired Ad Campaigns
Dunkin' Donuts New Ad Campaign is Called Dunkin'Terns
Retro Boldly Printed Eyewear
Oakley Revives the Racing Jacket Striped Sunglasses for Spring
Iconic Villain Backpacks
Sprayground Debuts 'Scarface' Collaboration with Limited Edition Backpack
Bat-Inspired Collector Watch Sets
Kross Studio Showcases a Series of Batman-Themed Watches
Collectible Sci-Fi Coins
The Royal Mint Created Star Wars Coins to Mark a Meaningful Anniversary
Film-Themed AR Designs
White Castle Celebrates the 'Borderlands' Film with Unique Packaging
Dark Vampire-Series Apparel
The Dumbgood x Buffy the Vampire Slayer Collection Boasts 90s Style
Expansive Graphic-Detailed Streetwear
Drama Call Presents its New Collection for the Season
AR Sports Drink Bottles
BODYARMOR's Limited-Edition Collectible Bottles Engage Sports Fans
Film-Inspired Backpack Desigs
Sprayground Announced a Collaboration with Iconic Film Scarface
Superhero-Themed Hypercar Capsules
Pininfarina Unveils a New Batman-Inspired Hypercar Collection
Gold-Plated Leather Watches
Heaven Mayhem Introduces the Icon Watch with Four Unique Strap Designs
Toy-Themed Film Figurines
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Cinematic QSR Burger Menus
Burger King Best Bubs Burgers Celebrate Deadpool & Wolverine
Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor
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Hollywood Couple Travel Campaigns
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Diesel Releases the D-SRUPTOR Watch with an Edgy Flair
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Call of Duty's "Ghost Your Boss" Invites Players to Skip Work
Movie-Themed QSR Meals
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Exclusive Stealthy Graphic Hoodies
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Old Film-Honoring Puzzle Collectibles
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Short Film-Inspired Ads
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Dynamic First-Person Shooter Games
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Superhero Dramatic Game Trailers
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