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 shut down any speculation about a canonical sequel. Responding to persistent inquiries about a Back to the Future 4, Gale stated, "People always say, ‘When are you going to do Back to the Future 4,’ and we say, ‘F*** you.’"
While Hollywood frequently revisits established franchises, often with mixed results (witness the critical reception of The Matrix Resurrections and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny), Back to the Future, ironically, will remain untouched.
The original 1985 film, featuring Marty McFly's time-traveling misadventures with Doc Brown, achieved iconic status. However, its sequels, released in 1989 and 1990, received less enthusiastic reviews.
Despite a three-decade absence on the big screen, the franchise's legacy endures, not only through its cultural impact but also through a Broadway musical adaptation. Gale revealed plans for a stage production destined for Royal Caribbean Cruises and hinted at collaborating with Michael J. Fox on a book detailing Fox's experiences with the franchise.