Summary
Bob Gale, the co-producer and co-writer ofBack to the Future, has revealed that a new video game adaptation could be on the cards. Introduced in 1985,Back to the Futureis a highly celebrated sci-fi movie trilogy and is widely considered to be one of the most iconic projects to come out of Hollywood.
There aren’t many IPs in the world likeBack to the Futurethat stay popular over a long stretch of time. More than three decades after the final entry in the film series hit the theaters, the franchise continues to generate interest from audiences who want more. Credit to its incredible fame,Back to the Futurehas been adapted into a variety of different formats, ranging from an animated TV series to a musical. More importantly, the Rob Zemeckis-directed movie franchise got a few video game adaptations as well, including one from Telltale Games in 2010. In the recent past, Marty McFly and Doc Brownappeared in the action-adventure gameFunko Fusionin late 2024. Now, an admission from Bob Gale has brought the brewing idea of a brand-new game adaptation to the fore.
In an interview withCleveland.com, Gale said, “We’ve got a shot at a new video game based onBack to the Future.” Without divulging any more details, apparently because he was “not allowed” to, he shared that it was something he “wanted to do for a long time.” Expressing his hopes of seeing the project under wraps materialize, the veteran writer added, “Knock on wood that it will happen.”
Back to the Future Video Game Adaptation Details Could Come Later in 2025
During the interview, Gale talked about the forthcoming 40th anniversary of the originalBack to the Futuremovie in 2025 and said that “some events” were being planned to mark the occasion. If that’s a hint, fans may expect to hear more about the video game adaptation around July 2025, the month of the anniversary. Besides fresh information about the game, they also have a documentary about theBack to the Futuremusicalset to roll out in the future.
At a time when most adaptations are about turning video games into movies, a project featuringBack to the Futureheaded in the reverse direction could be a nice change of pace. A movie-based game would be a breath of fresh air for fans who may want a break from platforms likeAmazon Prime Video and Netflix churning out one video game-based series after another.
Keeping in mind theimmense status ofBack to the Futureamong film enthusiasts, a video game adaptation carries the potential of attracting a significant chunk of this audience. On top of that, as the first project of its kind in years to be solely centered on the Universal Pictures-owned IP, aBack to the Futuregame could also tap into the section of the crowd that has not seen the franchise get the proper video game treatment in a very long time.
