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Back to the Future Returns to Theaters Oct. 31 for 40th Anniversary IMAX Debut

IMAX has opened ticket sales following Universal's new anniversary trailer with an electric‑guitar take on Alan Silvestri's theme.

Image: Universal Pictures
Back to the Future Anniversary
Credit: Universal Pictures / Amblin Entertainment

Overview

  • Universal confirms a limited theatrical run featuring IMAX alongside Dolby Cinema, 4DX, and D-Box screenings.
  • A brand-new trailer has been released for the campaign, and IMAX and partners also unveiled new anniversary posters.
  • Individual 40th‑anniversary 4K steelbooks arrive on October 14, with an Amazon-exclusive gift set that includes a mini guitar replica and an OUTATIME license plate.
  • Franchise steward Bob Gale reiterates that a Back to the Future 4 is not planned, emphasizing a legacy-focused celebration.
  • The anniversary rollout is positioned to let longtime fans revisit the classic in premium formats and to introduce new audiences to the original film.