The iconic *Back to the Future* franchise, cherished by fans worldwide, will not see any new additions, according to its screenwriter, Bob Gale. Despite rising speculation fueled by the success of the *Cobra Kai* series, which revived the *Karate Kid* saga, Gale remains firm in his stance. "I don't know why they keep talking about that!" he exclaimed in an interview with People. "I mean, do they think that if they say it enough times, we're going to actually do it?"
Gale categorically dismissed any prospects of a *Back to the Future 4*, a prequel, or even a spinoff. "Never. ‘When is there going to be a prequel?’ Never. ‘When is there going to be a spinoff?’ Never. It's just fine the way it is. It's not perfect, but as Bob Zemeckis used to say, ‘It's perfect enough.’"
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While Gale's determination to keep the franchise as it is might be strong, he acknowledges the power of Hollywood. "Of course, this is Bob Gale talking here, and the might of Hollywood, if it was so inclined, would probably have the final say were it to greenlight a Back to the Future revival. But executive producer Steven Spielberg would need to give it a thumbs up, and according to Gale, that’s unlikely."
Gale humorously noted the potential pressure from corporate giants but emphasized Spielberg's supportive stance. "‘If the juggernaut of corporate America or corporate international mishigas says, ‘If you don't agree to this, we're going to kill your children,’ alright, well, no, we don't want our children killed,’" he quipped. "But Steven Spielberg, of course, he's got to sign off on it too. And Steven, just like Steven won't allow another E.T., he totally respects the fact that we don't want any more *Back to the Future*. He gets it and always stood behind that. And thank you, Steven."
Gale's sentiments align with his previous statements on the matter. Earlier this year, he bluntly addressed fans' hopes for a *Back to the Future 4*: "People always say, ‘When are you going to do *Back to the Future 4*?' And we say, ‘F\*\*k you.' "
AnswerSee ResultsThe original Back to the Future film, released in 1985, follows high school student Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) as he is accidentally sent back in time by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd). This beloved movie became one of the most iconic sci-fi films of all time and led to two successful sequels.
