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 an interview with Yahoo, Gale, who collaborated with Robert Zemeckis on all three films, emphatically stated that there are no plans for a continuation of the franchise within its established canon. Responding to persistent inquiries about a Back to the Future 4, Gale's response, given backstage at the Saturn Awards, was a firm and unequivocal rejection.

While the film industry frequently embraces reboots and sequels, often with mixed results (as evidenced by 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 rooted in its past.

The original 1985 film, featuring high schooler Marty McFly's accidental time travel journey orchestrated by the eccentric Doc Brown, achieved iconic status in science fiction cinema. However, its sequels, released in 1989 and 1990, garnered less critical acclaim.

Despite a three-decade hiatus, the franchise's legacy and influence endure, extending beyond the films themselves to include a Broadway musical adaptation. Gale revealed plans for a stage production destined for Royal Caribbean Cruises and hinted at assisting Michael J. Fox in the creation of a book detailing his experiences with the franchise.