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."
Steven Spielberg reveals blocking ET sequel was a ‘hard-fought victory’
The beloved family sci-fi film became the highest-grossing movie of all time when it was released in 1982. It held the record until the 1990s when it was overtaken by Spielberg’s own Jurassic Park, which has spawned a whole franchise worth of sequels and reboots.
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.T. II: Nocturnal Fears.
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 Recalls Fight to Prevent E.T. Sequel
Steven Spielberg is one of the most legendary directors, but he didn’t always have that clout. In a recent interview, he opened up about the hard-fought victory he earned by making sure no sequel to 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 Shared a Hilarious Memory of Directing Drew Barrymore in 'E.T.'
In the early 1980s, Steven Spielberg and Drew Barrymore worked together on the children's film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. At ...
'E.T. the Extra Terrestrial' draws crowds in San Diego 1982
July 10, 1982 Long lines to see the summer blockbuster hit at the Loma Theatre in Point Loma. Bridget Asaro reports. Donald ...
Steven Spielberg remembers 6-year-old Drew Barrymore was an improv pro on set of ‘E.T.’
Director Steven Spielberg opened up about working with Barrymore on the 1982 classic “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” during a ...
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Steven Spielberg shares rare detail about Drew Barrymore filming ‘E.T.’
Steven Spielberg was in awe of a young Drew Barrymore’s energy as he recalled filming of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial back in ...
Steven Spielberg names his most shameless movie: “I have no embarrassment in saying that”
Steven Spielberg once named his most shameless movie, which he said he mostly made as a way to make up for not making the ...
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Steven Spielberg's 'ET' Sequel Showdown: Behind the Decision to Leave a Classic Untouched
Director Steven Spielberg resisted creating a sequel to his iconic 1982 film 'ET the Extra-Terrestrial'. Despite lacking ...
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Steven Spielberg reveals how Drew Barrymore inspired while filming ‘E.T.’
Steven Spielberg has recently admitted Drew Barrymore was the one star who inspired him to be a father for the first ...