"Back to the Future Screenwriter Confirms No Prequel, Spinoff, or Sequel Ever"

Speculation about a possible Back to the Future TV series has been swirling after the co-creators of Cobra Kai mentioned the idea. However, Bob Gale, co-writer of the beloved trilogy, remains firm: there will never be another Back to the Future project.

“I don't know why they keep talking about that!” Gale exclaimed to People magazine. “I mean, do they think that if they say it enough times, we're going to actually do it?” He went on to dismiss any possibility of a fourth installment, a prequel, or a spinoff, stating emphatically, “Never. It's just fine the way it is. It's not perfect, but as Bob Zemeckis used to say, ‘It's perfect enough.’”

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View 26 ImagesWhile Gale's stance is clear, he acknowledges that the power of Hollywood could potentially override their wishes. However, he believes that executive producer Steven Spielberg would not approve of a revival. “If the juggernaut of corporate America or corporate international mishigas says, ‘If you don't agree to this, we're going to kill your children,’ alright, well, no, we don't want our children killed,’ ” Gale said humorously.

He continued to praise Spielberg for respecting their decision. “But Steven Spielberg, of course, he's got to sign off on it too. And Steven, just like Steven won't allow another E.T., he totally respects the fact that we don't want any more Back to the Future. He gets it and always stood behind that. And thank you, Steven.”

Gale’s resolute stance is consistent with his previous comments. In February, he bluntly told fans hoping for a Back to the Future 4, "People always say, ‘When are you going to do Back to the Future 4?' And we say, ‘F**k you.' "