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Back to the Future Marks 40th Anniversary on Free TV as Creators Reject New Film

With rights held by Bob Gale with Robert Zemeckis, the trilogy remains closed despite renewed fan interest.

Overview

  • VOX airs Parts I and II on December 26 at 20:15 and Part III on December 27 at 22:00, renewing attention to the franchise.
  • Screenwriter Bob Gale reiterated in April 2025 that a fourth film will never happen.
  • Director Robert Zemeckis rules out a sequel without Michael J. Fox and opposes remakes while he and Gale are alive.
  • Michael J. Fox has Parkinson's disease and effectively retired in 2020, making a return to the role unlikely.
  • The original film grossed over $392 million on a $19 million budget and remains highly rated, with current streaming availability including Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime for select titles.