Celebrating a Decade of Back to the Future Day: October 21st Marks 10 Years of Time-Traveling Tribute
This October 21st marks the 10th anniversary of Back to the Future Day, a celebration first held in 2015 to honor the date when Marty McFly made his iconic leap through time in Back to the Future Part II.
October 21, 2024
From the Academy Award®-winning filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis Back to the Future — the original, groundbreaking adventure sparked one of the most successful trilogies ever. Debuting in 1985 starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, the phenomenally popular Back to the Future films literally changed the future of the adventure movie genre. Marty McFly and Doc Brown became household names, and the trilogy cemented its place as one of the most influential franchises in Universal's history. Powered by innovative special effects, unforgettable songs and non-stop action, Back to the Future is an unrivaled adventure that stands the test of time.
Back to the Future: The Film That Launched a Phenomenon
The original 1985 Back to the Future film premiered to instant success, debuting at #1 at the box office and grossing $210 million domestically during its theatrical run. Critics and audiences alike were enchanted by the film, leading to multiple Golden Globe nominations and an Academy Award win for Best Sound Effects Editing. Back to the Future became the highest-grossing film of the year and was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 2007. The film remains a fan favorite, ranking #1 on Rotten Tomatoes' list of favorite 80s movies.
Back to the Future: A Legendary Trilogy
Following the success of the original film, the story continued with two sequels—Back to the Future Part II (1989) and Back to the Future Part III (1990). The second film sent Marty and Doc into the "futuristic" world of 2015, while the third installment transported them back to 1885. These films helped transform Back to the Future into a beloved trilogy, adored by fans for its imaginative storytelling and thrilling time-travel adventures. The franchise’s success even led to a short-lived animated series, which aired from 1991 to 1992. The original film grossed $360.6 million at the box office worldwide and the total box office for all three films in the Back to the Future franchise was $936.6 million (over $1.8 billion today).
Back to the Future at Universal Destinations & Experiences
Back to the Future at Universal Fan Fest Nights
In Spring 2025, Universal Studios Hollywood will introduce guests to Universal Fan Fest Nights, an all-new interactive and immersive separately ticketed event that brings the most compelling worlds of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Anime to life from the creators of its highly-acclaimed Halloween Horror Nights event.
Featuring a slate of all-new, thrilling and unique fan favorite experiences, the inaugural Universal Fan Fest Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood will debut with exciting properties, one of which being -- Back to the Future. This exciting experience is inspired by the blockbuster 1985 Back to the Future movie. The groundbreaking adventure sparked one of the most successful trilogies in film history, won an Academy award and launched a franchise that would go on to generate almost $1 billion globally.
Minecraft x Universal Studios Experience Brings Back to the Future – The Ride Into Your Home
Through Minecraft x Universal Studios Experience fans can explore an all-new virtual world that combines legendary attractions and experiences inspired by Universal Destinations & Experiences around the world as well as throughout the theme parks’ history including Back to the Future – The Ride.
Back to the Future: Products
In addition to its theatrical successes, stage productions, and theme park rides, fans who still can’t get enough can engage with the franchise through exciting new products.
Back to the Future: The Ultimate Visual History
Featuring interviews with key cast and crew members, including Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale, and Steven Spielberg, Back to the Future: The Ultimate Visual History tells the complete story behind the movies, Back to the Future: The Ride, the animated series, and more.
Back to the Future Funko Digital Pop! Collectibles
Funko has revealed the latest lineup of Digital Pop! collectibles inspired by iconic characters from the timeless Back to the Future franchise.
NBC's Back to the Future Collection
Check out the NBC Store's Back to the Future collection which features a new take on popular BTTF characters with this anime inspired artwork.
Back to the Future LEGO® Set
Go "Back to the Future" like never before with a detailed new LEGO® set. Doc and Marty traveled at 88 miles per hour, but you can take as long as you like building all the impressive details of this set. Authentic features include opening gull-wing doors, tires that fold for flight mode, the light-up flux capacitor, printed dashboard dates and opening hood, plus a hoverboard and swappable license plates. With Doc and Marty minifigures, this model creates a perfect display piece to pay tribute to your favorite movie
Back to The Future: The Musical
Back to the Future: The Musical is a musical with music and lyrics by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard and a book by Bob Gale. It is adapted from the 1985 film Back to the Future by Robert Zemeckis and Gale.
Fans can see Back to the Future The Musical in London, Tokyo, New York and on a North American Tour.
How to Celebrate Back to the Future Day
To commemorate the 35th Anniversary of Back to the Future Part II and the upcoming annual Back to the Future Day, Fathom Events and Universal Pictures are bringing fans Back To The Future Part II to theaters nationwide. Tickets are available for purchase here.
How To Watch The Back to the Future Trilogy
At home, fans can stream all three films on Peacock or rent on Fandango At Home.
Back to the Future: The Ultimate Trilogy, which is available to own on digital & disc in the U.S. New to the digital offering of the Back to the Future: The Ultimate Trilogy collection is hours of added behind-the-scenes special features that fans can enjoy for the very first time.
In celebration of Back to the Future Day, fans will be able to take advantage of special discounts for both the individual films and the collection from October 18-21.
