Back to the Future 4: Creator's Blunt Response to Fan Demand

Bob Gale, co-creator of Back to the Future, has a blunt message for fans hoping for another installment: "F*** you."

In a recent interview with Yahoo, Gale, who worked alongside Robert Zemeckis on all three films, emphatically stated there are no plans for a canonical continuation of the beloved sci-fi franchise. Responding to the persistent question of a Back to the Future 4, Gale's backstage comment at the Saturn Awards was clear and concise.

While the film industry is rife with reboots and sequels—some successful, others, like The Matrix Resurrections and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, less so—Back to the Future will, ironically, remain firmly rooted in its past.

The original 1985 film, featuring high school student Marty McFly's accidental time travel journey with the eccentric Doc Brown, became a sci-fi classic. However, its sequels, released in 1989 and 1990, received a more mixed reception.

Despite a three-decade absence from the big screen, the franchise's legacy endures, influencing countless films and inspiring a Broadway musical. Gale revealed plans for a stage production for Royal Caribbean Cruises and hinted at collaborating with Michael J. Fox on a book detailing Fox's experiences with the iconic role.