Back to the Future
Back to the Future is a beloved science fiction comedy film trilogy created by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale. The series follows teenager Marty McFly and eccentric scientist Doc Brown as they travel through time in a DeLorean time machine, exploring the consequences of changing the past and future.
Category
Science Fiction/Comedy
Release Year
1985
Origin
USA
Tags
Science FictionComedyTime TravelAdventureFamily
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Back to the Future Trilogy
Aliases
BTTF, Back to the Future
Type
Science fiction comedy film series
Release Year
1985
Status
Completed
Origin
United States
Region
Not specified
Creation Information
Creator
Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale
Publisher
Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Original Work
Back to the Future (1985)
Genre
Science Fiction, Comedy, Adventure, Family, Time Travel
Content Information
Synopsis
The trilogy follows Marty McFly, a teenager accidentally sent back to 1955 in a time machine built by his friend Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown. The series explores the ripple effects of time travel as Marty must ensure his parents fall in love, prevent alternate timelines, and navigate adventures in the Old West.
Main Characters
Marty McFly (Time traveler), Dr. Emmett Brown (Inventor), Biff Tannen (Antagonist), George McFly (Marty's father), Lorraine Baines McFly (Marty's mother), Jennifer Parker (Marty's girlfriend)
Setting
Hill Valley, California across multiple time periods: 1885 (Old West), 1955 (1950s), 1985 (Present), 2015 (Future)
Themes
Consequences of actions, family relationships, destiny vs. free will, friendship, courage, the importance of believing in yourself
Target Audience
Family audiences, science fiction fans, comedy lovers, adventure enthusiasts
Media Forms
Toy Lines
Hot Wheels DeLorean models, NECA action figures, collectible replicas
Animated Series
Back to the Future: The Animated Series (1991-1992)
Live Action Films
Back to the Future (1985), Back to the Future Part II (1989), Back to the Future Part III (1990)
Comics
IDW Publishing comic series expanding the universe
Video Games
Back to the Future: The Game (Telltale), various mobile games
Merchandise
DeLorean replicas, flux capacitor props, hoverboards, apparel, soundtracks
Commercial Information
Box Office
Trilogy total: $965 million worldwide
Sales
One of the most successful film trilogies of the 1980s
Revenue
Multi-billion dollar franchise including merchandise and licensing
Awards
Academy Award nominations, Saturn Awards, Hugo Award nominations
Market Value
Iconic 1980s franchise with enduring cultural impact
Licensing
Extensive merchandise, theme park attractions, and media licensing
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Multi-generational global fanbase with strong nostalgia appeal
Communities
BTTF forums, DeLorean owner clubs, time travel enthusiasts
Events
Back to the Future Day (October 21), fan conventions, car shows
Quotes
'Great Scott!' 'Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads.' '1.21 gigawatts!'
Memes
DeLorean time machine, flux capacitor, hoverboard references
Cosplay
Marty McFly and Doc Brown costumes at conventions and Halloween
Historical Development
1985
Back to the Future becomes a massive hit and cultural phenomenon
1989
Part II explores alternate timelines and introduces the future setting
1990
Part III concludes the trilogy in the Old West
2015
Back to the Future Day celebrates the future date from Part II
2020
35th anniversary celebrations and continued cultural relevance
Related Links
www.backtothefuture.com
twitter.com
www.peacocktv.com
www.universalpictures.com
backtothefuture.fandom.com
en.wikipedia.org
www.reddit.com
www.universalstudios.com
www.enjoyip.com