Back to the Future co-creator Bob Gale has a blunt message for fans eager for a revival of the cherished science fiction franchise: "F**k you." In a candid conversation with Yahoo, Gale, who co-wrote and produced all three Back to the Future films with Robert Zemeckis, firmly stated that there are no plans for a canonical continuation of the series.
"People always ask, 'When are you going to do Back to the Future 4?'" Gale revealed during a backstage chat at the Saturn Awards. "And we say, 'F**k you.'" This strong stance comes at a time when the film industry is rife with reboots and sequels, many of which have been met with criticism, such as The Matrix Resurrections and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. In contrast, Back to the Future appears set to stay firmly rooted in the past.
The original film, released in 1985, follows high school student Marty McFly, who is accidentally sent back in time by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown. While the first movie became a landmark in sci-fi cinema, its sequels, shot and released consecutively in 1989 and 1990, received mixed reviews.
Despite the franchise's absence from the big screen for over three decades, Back to the Future continues to thrive in other forms. Its legacy and influence remain strong, and the series has been adapted into a successful Broadway musical. Gale also shared plans for a stage production aboard Royal Caribbean Cruises and mentioned his collaboration with Michael J. Fox, the actor who portrayed Marty McFly, on a book about Fox's experiences.
