The iconic "Back to the Future" franchise appears set to remain untouched, as its screenwriter, Bob Gale, has firmly dismissed any future developments. Recent buzz about a potential TV series, fueled by discussions from the creators of the "Cobra Kai" series, was quickly quashed by Gale. In a candid interview with People, he expressed frustration over the persistent questions about expanding the beloved trilogy. "I don't know why they keep talking about that!" he exclaimed. "I mean, do they think that if they say it enough times, we're going to actually do it?"

Gale's stance is unwavering. When asked about the prospects of a "Back to the Future 4," a prequel, or a spinoff, he responded with a resounding "Never." He emphasized the trilogy's completeness, echoing director Robert Zemeckis's sentiment that the films are "perfect enough" as they stand.

The 25 Best Sci-Fi Movies

View 26 Images

While Gale's words carry significant weight, he acknowledges that Hollywood's power could theoretically override their wishes. However, he believes that executive producer Steven Spielberg would stand firm alongside them. "If the juggernaut of corporate America or corporate international mishigas says, ‘If you don't agree to this, we're going to kill your children,’ alright, well, no, we don't want our children killed,’" Gale humorously remarked, highlighting the lengths to which they'd go to protect the franchise's integrity.

Gale also noted Spielberg's respect for their decision, drawing a parallel to Spielberg's stance on not allowing further "E.T." films. "Steven, just like Steven won't allow another E.T., he totally respects the fact that we don't want any more Back to the Future. He gets it and always stood behind that. And thank you, Steven," Gale expressed gratefully.

This stance aligns with Gale's previous responses to similar inquiries. Earlier in the year, he had a blunt message for fans hoping for "Back to the Future 4": "People always say, ‘When are you going to do Back to the Future 4?' And we say, ‘F\*\*k you.' "

The original "Back to the Future" film, released in 1985, introduced audiences to high school student Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) who is accidentally sent back in time by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd). This film, along with its two sequels, has cemented its place as one of the most iconic sci-fi series in cinematic history.