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

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 recent interview with Yahoo, Gale, alongside Robert Zemeckis, emphatically stated there are no plans for a continuation of the franchise. Responding to persistent inquiries about a Back to the Future 4, Gale, speaking backstage at the Saturn Awards, bluntly reiterated his sentiment: "People always say, ‘When are you going to do Back to the Future 4,’ and we say, ‘F*** you.’"

While the film industry frequently embraces reboots and sequels, often with mixed results (consider the reception of The Matrix Resurrections and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny), Back to the Future, ironically, will remain firmly entrenched in its own past.

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

Despite a three-decade absence from the big screen, the franchise endures. Its legacy and influence continue to resonate, further amplified by a successful Broadway musical adaptation. Gale hinted at future projects, including a stage production for Royal Caribbean Cruises and collaboration with Michael J. Fox on a book detailing his experiences with the film.