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Back to the Future Sequel Petition Petitioned

Author:Kristen Update:Feb 19,2025

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

In a recent interview with Yahoo, Gale, who collaborated with Robert Zemeckis on all three films, emphatically stated there are absolutely no plans for a continuation of the Back to the Future franchise within the established canon. Responding to persistent inquiries about a potential Back to the Future 4, Gale's response, delivered backstage at the Saturn Awards, was a concise and unequivocal rejection.

While Hollywood frequently revisits beloved franchises, 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 rooted in its past.

The original 1985 film, featuring high schooler Marty McFly's accidental time travel escapades with the eccentric Doc Brown, achieved legendary status. However, its sequels, released in 1989 and 1990, received less enthusiastic critical acclaim.

Despite a three-decade absence from the big screen, the Back to the Future legacy endures, influencing countless films and inspiring a successful Broadway musical. Gale revealed plans for a stage production destined for Royal Caribbean Cruises and hinted at assisting Michael J. Fox in crafting a book detailing his experiences with the franchise.