'Back to the Future 4' Shut Down by 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 a candid interview with Yahoo, Gale, who collaborated with Robert Zemeckis on all three films, emphatically stated there are no plans for a continuation of the franchise within the established canon. Responding to persistent inquiries about a potential Back to the Future 4, Gale's response, delivered backstage at the Saturn Awards, was unequivocal.

While the film industry frequently embraces reboots and sequels, often with mixed results (witness 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. However, its sequels, released in 1989 and 1990, received less enthusiastic critical acclaim.

Despite a three-decade absence from the big screen, the franchise endures. Its legacy and influence continue to resonate, further amplified by a successful Broadway musical adaptation. Gale hinted at future projects, including a stage production for Royal Caribbean Cruises and collaboration with Michael J. Fox on a book detailing the actor's experiences with the franchise.