The theatrical poster for the film Troy depicts Brad Pitt and Eric Bana clashing swords in the foreground, signifying the central conflict between Achilles and Hector that drives the plot. Below them are Paris and Helen, representing the couple whose relationship sparked the Trojan War. Various symbols and elements throughout the poster, including soldiers and the wooden horse, establish the film's setting in mythology around the Trojan War. The poster utilizes Hollywood stars and symbolic imagery to effectively advertise the anticipated blockbuster war film.