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 sci-fi franchise. Responding to persistent inquiries about a Back to the Future 4, Gale's backstage comment at the Saturn Awards was a definitive "F*** you."

While Hollywood frequently revisits established franchises, often with mixed results (consider the reception of The Matrix Resurrections and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny), Back to the Future will apparently remain firmly in the past.

The original 1985 film, featuring high school student Marty McFly's time-traveling adventures with the eccentric Doc Brown, became a cinematic icon. However, its sequels, released in 1989 and 1990, received less enthusiastic reviews.

Despite a three-decade absence from the big screen, the franchise endures. Its legacy and influence are undeniable, further solidified by a successful Broadway musical. 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.