Everyone knows the special feeling that comes with completing a jigsaw puzzle, and the satisfaction of solving the challenge isn’t the only benefit. Even if someone isn’t a dissectologist, the impressive name for someone obsessed with jigsaw puzzles, there are many benefits. These include the chance to test cognitive skills, rest and relax, and improve focus and attention span after a few too many hours of staring at a screen. Fans can add an excellent way to build a memento of their favorite movie or TV shows.
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Jigsaw puzzles are a popular part of movie and TV merchandise. Puzzlers looking to test their critical thinking and, maybe, frame the result are spoilt for choice with the range and depth of available challenges. We've pieced together this collection of irresistible pop culture puzzles for fans who’d like their passion for the screen to test their gray cells even more.
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Halloween Horror for Adults 1000 Piece Puzzle
This brilliant puzzle features a petrifying puzzle that pays tribute to the rich history of horror movies. There’s a ton of terror for fans to pick out of this unique and detailed artwork, not least the many classic posters on the wall. No wonder it's adults-only, with in-artwork posters for Scream, Candyman, and The Shining making an appearance.
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Spirited Away 1,000-Piece Puzzle
This puzzle is a beautiful tribute to Studio Ghibli’s 2001 classic Spirited Away. Its 1,000 pieces showcase iconic characters and scenes from the animated movie in stained glass. That means the 30 by 20-inch puzzle can be hung in the window for a stunning effect when completed.
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Blockbuster E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Movie 500-Piece Puzzle
$10 $12 Save $2This puzzle range packages up classic movie puzzles in retro Blockbuster VHS cases. So what film could be better to start with than Steven Spielberg’s 1982 classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial? This 500-piece puzzle features the classic film poster of the timeless tale of a boy and an alien, capturing their iconic bike flight past the full moon.
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Classic Movie Posters 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Why should a puzzler put up with one movie poster when they can have hundreds? This jigsaw features 94 classic movie adverts. That means it’s both a challenge and the perfect way to discover or check off classic movies. When there isn’t room for 94 posters in a movie fan’s home, this 28 by 20-inch poster does the job in style.
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Ceaco - 5-in-1 Limited Edition Jigsaw Puzzle Multipack – Walt’s Plane Posters – Contains 5 Disney D23 Expo Puzzles - (2) 300 Piece, (2) 500 Piece, (1) 750 Piece Jigsaw Puzzles (Amazon Exclusive)
$15 $20 Save $5This set is a great way to spend several afternoons for a bargain price. This set features five Disney and Pixar movie posters, including Moana, Soul, and Encanto. Even better, the posters included are different sizes, ranging from 300 to 750, so Disney fans can choose the challenge they want on any given day.
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Universal Amblin 2000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
$25 $45 Save $20This puzzle will bring a nostalgic thrill to many puzzlers. It’s a tribute to legendary movies produced by Amblin Entertainment and Universal Pictures. Among classics like E.T., Back to the Future, and Jurassic Park, movie fans will know that while Jaws was produced before the production company was founded, it inspired Spielberg to launch it and deserves its central spot.
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The Dark Knight Vuzzle 300-Piece Puzzle
This adorable puzzle is a mini tribute to one of cinema’s greatest villains. At 300 pieces, it’s a letter-sized recreation of an early poster for Christopher Nolan’s Batman epic, The Dark Knight. It captures Heather Ledger’s Clown Prince of Crime and his familiar and bloody slogan.
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Star Wars Shocking Revelations 1000-Piece Puzzle
Jedi and Sith would agree this is an excellent price for a colorful and retro tribute to a pivotal moment of the original Star Wars trilogy. This stunningly painted poster promotes the twists and turns of the trilogy's middle film. As all fans know, it’s not over-promising the action, romance, and revelations of The Empire Strikes Back.
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RuPaul’s Drag Race 500-Piece Puzzle
Fans of RuPaul’s won’t want to miss the Queen herself on this colorful puzzle. The world’s most famous drag queen showcases 17 iconic looks from 13 seasons of his multi-Emmy Award-winning reality TV show. This should keep Drag Race fans busy between series.
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Transformers: The Movie Japanese Movie Poster 1000-Piece Puzzle
Transformers fans will love this puzzle based on the Japanese poster for the movie debut of the Robots in Disguise. Hot Rod and Arcee take center stage in this Transformer-packed poster under the terrifying gaze of Unicron. The 1000 pieces of this stunning artwork should keep fans busy for a while.
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Friends Central Perk 440-Piece 3D Puzzle
This clever jigsaw puzzle will leave fans with a brilliant 3D model of comedy's most famous coffee shop. The study foam pieces promise a challenge and a great centerpiece. Among the 440 pieces, puzzlers will discover a 13-inch model of Central Perk, a New York cab, and, naturally, all six friends.
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Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas 30th Anniversary 1000-Piece Puzzle
$53 $59 Save $6This eye-catching puzzle celebrates the 30th anniversary of Tim Burton’s A Nightmare Before Christmas. Fans of Pumpkin King Jack Skellington will struggle to resist this vivid portrait, jack-o’-lantern and all. This jigsaw isn’t just for Halloween.
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Paw Patrol: The Movie 48-Piece Puzzle for Kids
This is a brilliant puzzle for young puzzlers. Its 48 pieces showcase Rubble’s colorful construction truck, as seen in the film. A fun hexagonal box contains all the pieces needed to build this 11-by-15-inch scene from Adventure City.
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White Mountain Puzzles Television History - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
This 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle offers a phenomenal deep dive into the history of television. A huge part of the fun is picking out all the famous faces as the stunning artwork of James Mellett captures 250 incredible moments from the small screen.
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Star Trek Cats 1000-Piece Puzzle
$16 $18 Save $2It’s Star Trek, but not as many fans know it. Fans of jigsaws, cats, and the Final Frontier will enjoy piecing together this puzzle. It features classic scenes from the Original Series, such as The Trouble with Tribbles, with everyone’s favorite Starfleet officers replaced by hilarious felines.
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One Piece 1000-Piece Mosaic Puzzle
$33 $36 Save $3This is a great challenge and a fantastic tribute to the One Piece manga series. Long-term devotees or new fans who’ve come aboard, thanks to the current live-action series, will appreciate this stunning mosaic portrait of Monkey. Help the leader of the Straw Hat Pirates on their quest to find the One Piece.
Piecing It All Together
Puzzles first appeared in the 18th century as educational tools. While they’re primarily associated with rest and recreation, the above selection shows they remain challenging, entertaining, and informative. The VHS tribute to E.T. and unique homage to Amblin and Universal’s co-productions are nostalgic nods to a key time in Hollywood history.
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The ingenious stained glass-style puzzle celebrating Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away and the chance to construct a 3D Central Perk shows how versatile the format is. Puzzlers can sign up for a free 30-day trial of Prime to gain the best prices and delivery options on any merchandise they pick up at Amazon. Readers shopping at Entertainment Earth can use the links above to claim an automatic 10% off and free domestic shipping over $79 on any in-stock items.
FAQs
Who Has The Largest Collection Of Jigsaw Puzzles?
Anyone looking for a target to grow their jigsaw puzzle collection should see the record set in June 2023. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, puzzle-lover Khloud Abo Zayda won the accolade with a treasury of an impressive 1,260 jigsaw puzzles.
What Is The Fastest Anyone Has Ever Completed A 1,000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle?
It may not be restful, but speed puzzling is undoubtedly a challenge. In 2020, Sarah Mills set a record at the British Puzzle Championship by solving a 1,000-piece puzzle featuring London landmarks in 1 hour 40 minutes.
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