Back to the Future Writer Suggest Letter Writing Campaign to Bring Back Iconic Universal Ride

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Bob Gale, who co-wrote and co-produced Back to the Future, recently proposed a fun idea that’s getting fans excited. At a celebration of the film’s 40th anniversary, he suggested a letter-writing campaign to convince Universal theme parks to bring back the popular Back to the Future: The Ride.

A special 40th anniversary screening of Back to the Future with screenwriter Bob Gale was held on October 21, 2025, at Universal Cinema AMC CityWalk in Hollywood. The date was chosen because it marked exactly ten years after the October 21, 2015 date depicted as ‘the future’ in Back to the Future Part II.

Bob Gale is jokingly suggesting fans write letters to Universal Studios to try and revive the Back to the Future ride! 😂

— Ebaster (@screenrant) October 22, 2025

I just saw this interesting post on X – apparently, Gale, one of the creators of Back to the Future, has been suggesting fans write letters to Universal to try and bring the old Back to the Future: The Ride back! It’s a long shot, but as a huge fan, I think it’s a fantastic idea and I might just join in.

It’s possible he was just kidding, but when the official Back to the Future account shared the comment, people started to wonder if a new installment might actually happen.

A Back to the Future ride would likely be very successful. With fans realizing a reboot isn’t happening – and agreeing that’s a good thing – there’s a lot of built-up interest and demand for anything related to the original films. They could hardly go wrong with a ride.

— Spokker (@Spokker) October 22, 2025

Joke or not, fans responded positively to the suggestion.

What Was Back to the Future: The Ride?

Back to the Future: The Ride debuted at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando on May 2, 1991, and later opened at Universal Studios Hollywood in June 1993. Riders sat in a DeLorean simulator and pursued Biff Tannen through time, experiencing a continuation of the movie’s story on a huge, 80-foot domed screen using cutting-edge motion technology for its time.

Both versions of the ride shut down in 2007 and were swapped for The Simpsons Ride, which became the main attraction in the new Springfield areas at Universal Studios parks across the United States.

The Problem With The Simpsons Ride

I remember when The Simpsons Ride first opened, it felt like the show wasn’t as huge as it once was. But things really changed in 2017 when Disney bought 21st Century Fox – that meant Universal was suddenly paying licensing fees to Disney, a direct competitor, just to keep the ride going. It was a strange situation!

The Simpsons ride has become less popular recently, but Back to the Future is experiencing a comeback in popularity. Because Universal Studios is focusing more on nostalgic experiences and well-loved franchises, now might be the perfect time to bring Back to the Future back as an attraction.

Matt Selman, a co-showrunner on The Simpsons, recently stated to Entertainment Weekly that taking the show’s ride away from Universal Studios would be disastrous for the park. Despite this, it’s possible the change could be worth considering.

No New Movies—But Hope for the Ride

Despite constant rumors, Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis, the creators of Back to the Future, have confirmed there won’t be any more films. They consider the original trilogy finished. However, the franchise will continue to live on, and the first movie is returning to cinemas for a special 40th anniversary showing on October 31, 2025, to delight fans.

Gale’s idea has people wondering if Universal might actually bring back the ride. While Universal hasn’t said anything about its plans, the park’s recent success and strong fan interest are fueling hopes for a revival – and getting people excited about the possibility of revisiting the ride’s classic time-travel theme.

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2025-10-24 22:57