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 ‘Flirted' With Making an ‘E.T.' Sequel and Then Fought Against the Studio Wanting One: ‘That Was a Real Hard-Fought Victory'
Steven Spielberg recently reunited with his “E.T.” actor Drew Barrymore at the TCM Classic Film Festival: New York Pop-Up x 92NY (via Total Film) and revealed that he once “flirted” with the idea of making a sequel to “E.
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 to Stop an ‘E.T.’ Sequel
Steven Spielberg fought to stop a sequel to E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial being made. The legendary director had already made classics including Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and Raiders of the Lost Ark before he moved onto the beloved alien movie,
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.
"That was a real hard-fought victory" - Steven Spielberg on what it took to prevent sci-fi classic E.T. getting a sequel
There almost could have been an E.T. sequel, but luckily its director Steven Spielberg fought hard to make sure that didn't happen.
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.
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 recalls the "hard-fought victory" in stopping an E.T. sequel from being made
Steven Spielberg has reflected on his efforts to stop an E.T. sequel from being made. E.T. was released back in 1982, starring Drew Barrymore, Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote, and Dee Wallace.
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 Recalls ‘Hard-Fought Victory’ To Prevent An E.T. Sequel, But I Still Dig The Idea He ‘Flirted With’ Early On
Director Steven Spielberg shares his ‘hard-fought victory’ to not have a sequel to his classic E.T.. And while I agree why it ...
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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 ...