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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 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.
E.T. director Steven Spielberg had to fight hard to prevent sequel
Steven Spielberg has revealed that he had to fight hard to prevent a sequel being green lit for his iconic 1982 film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. And according to the legendary director, his experiences clashing with studio bosses over another film featuring the lovable alien eventually gave him more rights for future projects.
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'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 initial rights, his conviction ultimately protected the story's legacy. Reflecting on collaboration with Drew Barrymore,
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 "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 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 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 Honors David Lynch as Hollywood Mourns a Film Icon: ‘The World Is Going to Miss Such an Original and Unique Voice’
Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard and more have paid tribute to David Lynch, the 'Twin Peaks' and 'Blue Velvet' director who died ...
Why Steven Soderbergh’s Appreciation for Steven Spielberg Has Only Grown Stronger
Soderbergh talks about writing a book about how to direct movies via Spielberg's 'Jaws' and remastering his entire film ...