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Back to the Future Fans Wanting a Fourth Film? 'F**k You,' Says Co-Creator

Author:Kristen Update:Feb 26,2025

Bob Gale, co-creator of the beloved Back to the Future trilogy, delivered a blunt message to fans yearning for a fourth installment: "F*** you."

In a candid interview with Yahoo, Gale, alongside Robert Zemeckis, emphatically stated that there are absolutely no plans for a continuation of the iconic science fiction franchise. Responding to persistent inquiries about a Back to the Future 4, Gale, speaking backstage at the Saturn Awards, declared, "People always say, ‘When are you going to do Back to the Future 4,’ and we say, ‘F*** you.’"

While Hollywood frequently embraces reboots and sequels, often with mixed results (consider the less-than-stellar reception of The Matrix Resurrections and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny), Back to the Future will, ironically, remain firmly entrenched in its past.

The original 1985 film, featuring high schooler Marty McFly's accidental time travel escapade with the eccentric Doc Brown, cemented its place as a sci-fi classic. However, its sequels, released in 1989 and 1990, received comparatively less enthusiastic reviews.

Despite a three-decade absence from the big screen, the Back to the Future franchise endures. Its lasting legacy and influence are undeniable, further solidified by a successful Broadway musical adaptation. Gale hinted at future projects, including a stage production for Royal Caribbean Cruises and collaboration with Michael J. Fox on a book detailing Fox's experiences with the franchise.