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

by Mia Feb 28,2025

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, who collaborated with Robert Zemeckis on all three films, emphatically stated there are no plans for a continuation of the franchise within the established canon. Responding to persistent inquiries about a potential Back to the Future 4, Gale, speaking backstage at the Saturn Awards, bluntly reiterated his sentiment.

While Hollywood frequently revisits established 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 entrenched in its past.

The original 1985 film, featuring high schooler Marty McFly's accidental time travel escapade orchestrated by the eccentric Doc Brown, achieved iconic status. However, the subsequent 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, extending beyond its cultural impact to encompass a Broadway musical adaptation. Gale revealed plans for a stage production destined for Royal Caribbean Cruises and hinted at his collaboration with Michael J. Fox on a book detailing the actor's experiences with the franchise.