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

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 franchise. Responding to persistent inquiries about a Back to the Future 4, Gale, speaking backstage at the Saturn Awards, delivered his succinct response.

While reboots and sequels are prevalent in Hollywood, with mixed results as seen in films like The Matrix Resurrections and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Back to the Future will remain untouched, ironically, firmly in the past.

The original 1985 film, featuring high school student Marty McFly's time-traveling misadventures with the eccentric Doc Brown, achieved iconic status. However, its sequels, released in 1989 and 1990, received less enthusiastic critical acclaim.

Despite a three-decade absence from the big screen, the franchise persists. Its legacy and influence endure, further bolstered by a Broadway musical adaptation. Gale also 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 franchise.