Universal Films: The Trans Atlantic Film Co. Ltd.

1912–1914

Universal Pictures was founded in 1912. They didn't use an on-screen logo until 1914.

Universal Films

1914–1922

Universal Films Manufacturing Company

1914–1922

Universal Pictures (first era)

1924–1927

Print logo

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1927–1936

1980's variant.

The Pirates of Penzance (1983)

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1936–1946

This version of the logo, shown here in black-and-white, was used in color (and then had an overall blue coloration) when used with animated-cartoon short subjects.

Seen on the animated cartoon shorts e.g. Woody Woodpecker.

Wolfman (2010)

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Universal International

1946–1963

Print logo

The Edward Muhl byline was used.

Sometimes it was used as black and white.

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Universal Pictures (second era)

1963–1990

Introduced in 1964 following the studio's acquisition by MCA.

The Edward Maul byline was used.

Universal Presents

It was used from 1972 to 1990.

Often used on American Graffiti.

Often used at the end of Rear Window.

3D

Bylineless version, used on Tell Them Willie Boy is Here and The Day of the Jackal.

Logo with no text. Save this one if you want to add your own text.

Often used at the end of movies. Also can be seen in 2009 film Drag Me To Hell and 2011 film Cowboys and Aliens.

Another varient.

Often used at the end of some films like Animal House and The Blues Brothers.

This one was also used but minus Ask for Babs.

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1990–1997

Another version from the MCA years; this was used from 1990 to 1997.

The 75th Anniversary was used in 1990, but Universal Pictures actually turned 75 in 1987.

A bylineless version, used on The Little Engine That Could and The Thing, and in the logo's later years.

Logo variation from Cape Fear (1991).

Logo variation from The Flintstones (1994).

Logo variation from Casper (1995).

Logo variation from Waterworld (1995).

Logo variation from Twister (1996).

Often used at the end of The Flintstones and The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas.

Often used at the end of Cape Fear, Sneakers, Blues Brothers 2000, Despicable Me and Fast Five.

Print logo

Logo Variation from Street Fighter

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1997–2012

This version largely survived NBC's merger with Universal mostly intact. The above image is how the logo appeared in a December 21, 1996 issue of Billboard magazine. Its onscreen counterpart was introduced the following year.

Simple print version.

The Jackal (1997)

The Mummy (1999)

21 Grams (2003)

Yes. Combonation url & copyright.

Universal Studios Celebrating E.T.'s 20th Anniversary.

The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000)

The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle (2000)

The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle (2000) Trailer

The Cat in the Hat (2003)

Two For The Money (2005)

Wild Child (2008)

Bruno (2009)

Wanted: Weapons of Fate (Game; 2009)

Battlestar Galactica: The Plan (2009)

Nanny McPhee Returns (2010)

Nanny McPhee Returns (2010) Trailer

Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World (2010)

Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World (2010) Trailer

Catfish (2010)

Your Highness (2011)

Hop (2011) and Phil's Dance Party (2012)

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2012–present

This version, released January 10, 2012, celebrates Universal's 100th anniversary. The logo made its film debut in Dr. Seuss's The Lorax. A variant of this logo, without the "100th Anniversary", was seen at Universal's Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories," and is expected to debut on Universal films in 2013 or earlier.

Simplified print logo

Universal Pictures, 100th anniversary on-screen version.

The logo is bylineless and the camera zooms-in to Boston on the globe, bringing forth the Media Rights Capital logo. Shown on a trailer for Ted (2012).

Shown on a trailer for The Bourne Legacy (2012).

Shown on a trailer for Snow White and The Huntsman (2012).

Side Effects DVD (2013)

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NBCUniversal

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