Bob Gale, co-creator of the iconic Back to the Future trilogy, delivered a blunt message to fans yearning for a fourth installment: "F*** you."

In a recent interview with Yahoo, Gale, who collaborated with Robert Zemeckis on all three films, emphatically stated there are no plans for a continuation of the beloved sci-fi franchise. Responding to persistent inquiries about a Back to the Future 4, Gale, speaking backstage at the Saturn Awards, declared, "People always say, ‘When are you going to do Back to the Future 4,’ and we say, ‘F*** you.’"

While Hollywood frequently revisits established franchises, often with mixed results (consider 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 time-traveling teenager Marty McFly and the eccentric Doc Brown, achieved legendary 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's legacy endures. Beyond its cultural impact, a Broadway musical adaptation keeps the spirit alive. 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.