'It's Just Fine the Way It Is' — Back to the Future Screenwriter Insists There Will 'Never' Be a Prequel, Spinoff, or Back to the Future 4

Bob Gale, the screenwriter behind the iconic Back to the Future trilogy, has firmly shut down any speculation about future installments or spin-offs. Despite the buzz created by the co-creators of Cobra Kai discussing a potential Back to the Future TV series, Gale's stance remains resolute. "I don't know why they keep talking about that!" he expressed in an interview with People magazine. "I mean, do they think that if they say it enough times, we're going to actually do it?"

Gale made it clear that fans should not expect any new content from the franchise. "Never," he stated emphatically when questioned about the possibility of a Back to the Future 4, a prequel, or any kind of spin-off. He emphasized the trilogy's completeness, echoing director Robert Zemeckis's sentiment that "It's perfect enough."

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While Gale's position is strong, the power of Hollywood could theoretically override his wishes if it chose to. However, any revival would also require the approval of executive producer Steven Spielberg, who Gale believes is unlikely to support it. Gale humorously remarked, "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.'" He went on to thank Spielberg for his support, noting that Spielberg respects their decision and has similarly protected E.T. from further adaptations.

Gale's sentiments align with his previous statements on the matter. Earlier in the year, he had a blunt message for 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.'" His unwavering dedication to preserving the integrity of the original trilogy is clear.

The original Back to the Future movie, released in 1985, follows high school student Marty McFly (played by Michael J. Fox) who is accidentally sent back in time by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown (played by Christopher Lloyd). This film became one of the most iconic sci-fi movies ever made and led to two successful sequels.