There will "never" be another Back to the Future... ever, its screenwriter has firmly stated.
Speculation has risen since the creators behind the Karate Kid follow-up series Cobra Kai mentioned the potential for a Back to the Future TV show.
Bob Gale, co-writer of the Robert Zemeckis-directed trilogy, has made it clear the franchise has no future.
"I don't understand why this keeps coming up!" he told People. "Do they believe that repeating it enough will make us actually do it?"
"In every interview, people ask, 'Bob, when is Back to the Future 4 coming?' Never. 'What about a prequel?' Never. 'A spinoff?' Never. It's fine as it is. It's not flawless, but as Bob Zemeckis used to say, 'It's perfect enough.'"
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Of course, this is Bob Gale's perspective. The power of Hollywood, if truly determined, would likely have the final say on any revival. However, executive producer Steven Spielberg would need to approve, which Gale says is improbable.
"If some corporate juggernaut declared, 'Agree to this or your children face consequences,' well, we wouldn't want that," he quipped.
"But Steven Spielberg also must sign off. Steven, just as he won't allow another E.T., fully respects our stance against more Back to the Future. He understands and has always supported that. Thank you, Steven."
Gale's remarks align with his past responses about reviving the franchise. In February, he had a blunt message for fans hoping for a fourth film: "People ask, 'When is Back to the Future 4 happening?' Our answer is, 'F**k you.'"
The original film premiered in 1985, following high schooler Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) as he is accidentally sent back in time by the eccentric Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd). It became one of the most iconic sci-fi films ever made and inspired two sequels.
