Steven Spielberg Says Scrapped ‘E.T.’ Sequel Idea Was Set on Alien’s Home Planet
Had there been an “E.T” sequel, Steven Spielberg would have had the titular alien not just phone home, but go home. In the end, Spielberg had no desire to direct a follow-up to his iconic 1982 film — and he had just enough sway to put his foot down.
Steven Spielberg Recalls “Hard-Fought Victory” to Stop ‘E.T.’ Sequel: “I Didn’t Have Any Rights”
The director spoke about the 1982 blockbuster alongside star Drew Barrymore as part of a TCM Classic Film Festival: New York Pop-Up  x  92NY conversation on Saturday.
Steven Spielberg fought hard to stop E.T. sequel he really ‘did not want’
Steven Spielberg fought to stop a sequel to classic 80s sci-fi film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial being made. Released in 1982, the beloved family film follows the story of the titular alien left behind on Earth as he is discovered by a young boy named Elliott (Henry Thomas) who decides to keep him hidden.
Steven Spielberg put the kibosh on ‘E.T.’ sequel back when he 'didn't have any rights'
Director Steven Spielberg is speaking out about why he didn't make a sequel to his 1982 classic, "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."
Director Steven Spielberg said he fought to stop ET sequel
Steven Spielberg fought to stop a sequel to ET the Extra-Terrestrial from being made.
Steven Spielberg "Flirted with" Visiting E.T.'s Home Planet in Unmade Sequel
When the film (now available to own from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment) ended up being a massive success upon its release in the summer of 1982, however, director Steven Spielberg briefly considered making a second movie called E.
Steven Spielberg Changed His Mind on Making An ‘E.T.’ Sequel
Spielberg explained, “I just did not want to make a sequel. I flirted with it for a little bit – just a little bit to see if I [could] think of a story – and the only thing
Steven Spielberg Explains Why E.T. Never Got a Sequel
Spielberg reveals how he fought to prevent an E.T. sequel, securing creative control and protecting the film’s legacy.
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Steven Spielberg: I’ve Asked George Lucas To Direct a Star Wars Movie But He Doesn’t Feel “Inclined” To Let Me Do One
Despite decades-long friendship with George Luas, Steven Spielberg explained why he never joined the Star Wars franchise.
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Steven Spielberg Thinks A Maligned Star Wars Movie Was George Lucas' Most Accomplished Film
Read more: The 100 Greatest Star Wars Movie Moments Of All Time Steven Spielberg and George Lucas' friendship is one that goes back many decades and is well-documented. There is, of course ...
POLL: Do you wish Tom Selleck would have chosen Indiana Jones over Magnum PI?
Before Harrison Ford became the iconic Indiana Jones, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg had their sights set on a different ...
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“Harrison Ford is just a better actor”: The Biggest Indiana Jones What If.., Steven Spielberg Cast Tom Selleck as Indy
Harrison Ford made whips, fedoras, and archaeology look cool—sorry, Tom Selleck, but Indy was always destined to be Ford’s ...
Indiana Jones Gets That Nazis Are as Pathetic as They Are Evil
Indiana Jones as a character represents the good of the everyman working with a team of knowledge seekers who would instead ...