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Back to the Future Day

Throw on your Nikes, pop in a VHS and rev up your DeLorean because October 21 is Back to the Future Day! First celebrated in 2015 (a significant year for serious fans), the original “Back to the Future” is a 1985 sci-fi classic that grossed nearly $400 million worldwide!

When is Back to the Future Day 2023?

Marty McFly, Doc Brown, and all the other memorable characters of the iconic “Back To The Future” trilogy are celebrated on October 21.

History of Back to the Future Day

Today, where we’re going, we don’t need roads. The iconic, nay, epic Back to the Future series gave millions of people in 1985 a glimpse of what the future could be like. Sure, we didn’t invent time travel (or hoverboards for that matter, we’re still salty about that one) but we did get an interesting look at the future that has actually come to pass. More on that later. Back to the Future day is celebrated on October 21, because that is the date Marty McFly originally travels to the past and sets in motion his undoubtedly existential adventure.

In the original film, there are various plot twists and turns but what really makes the film worthy of its own honorary day, is the vision of early prototypes of today’s tech, like large flat screens, virtual reality eyewear, video conferencing, computer tablets and biometric scanners.

A 2015 CNN Back to the Future Day anniversary article tells us that, ironically, the most innovative part of the film was the VistaGlide motion-control system which allowed Fox to share scenes with himself. Bottom line, Back to the Future Day not only gives the audience of 1985 a glimpse into our current techno-packed lives; but “Back to the Future” lets you time-trip with a very cool movie!

The date for Back to the Future Day, is itself, doubly significant. According to the “Business Insider”, October 21, 2015 is the day the screenwriter, Bob Gale, chose for the Chicago Cubs to win the World Series, something, Gales says, “was the most absurd thing we could think of” in 1985 (turns out he was a year off, the Cubs won the series in 2016). The idea of the Cubs’ winning the Series gives Marty McFly something to bet on as a “hook” for the film’s second story line. In the sequel, “Back to the Future Part II,” Fox’s character, Marty McFly, travels to the future in 2015 to save the children that aren’t even a “twinkle in their dad’s eye.”

Back to the Future is required viewing for nearly every science fiction fan and continually holds up as a fun, energetic jaunt through time with some memorable characters and truly great catch phrases. So this October 21, pop in this film and say “Great Scott.”

Back to the Future Day timeline

1985

John DeLorean's "thank you"

The creators of the movie, Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, decided to use a DeLorean as the car that enables Marty McFly and Doc to time travel; after the film’s release, Zemeckis and Gale received a thank-you letter from John DeLorean for using his car in the movie.

September 9, 2011

Those Nikes Though

As part of their Back 4 the Future campaign, Nike auctions 1500 pairs of limited edition MAG Replica shoes with proceeds going to Michael J. Fox’s foundation to fight Parkinson’s Disease.

October 21, 2011

The first Back to the Future Day

The very first celebration of the day Marty McFly became the second time traveler in history (we love you Einstein) was held in 2011.

October 21, 2015

Back to the Future Day proceeds go to charity

In honor of Michael J. Fox, who plays Marty McFly in the movie, by 2015 Fox was suffering from Parkinson’s Disease and all proceeds from the Back to the Future Day activities go into his foundation.

Traditions

“Back To The Future” is a classic franchise that has a cult following. The much-loved movie trilogy is celebrated zealously today by fans around the world. The most common tradition is to watch the movies, whether by yourself or with friends. Movie discussion forums buzz with topics on “Back To The Future,” with fans voting for their favorite movie from the trilogy, and discussing fan theories.

By The Numbers

1985 – the year when the first “Back To The Future” movie was released.

40 – the number of times the original script was rejected.

$1.99 – the price of the solar shades sold by Pizza Hut as part of the movie’s promotions.

2015 – the year to which Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveled.

3 – the number of months it took to film the movie.

3 – the number of “Back To The Future” movies.

96% – the Rotten Tomatoes rating for the first movie in the “Back To The Future” series.

$210 million – the total revenue of the movie at the box office.

No.1 – the ranking of the movie in 1985.

Back to the Future Day FAQs

What is Back to the Future Day?

It’s a day honoring the fictional story of Marty McFly and his companion, Doc’s, time travel back to October 21, 2015 in “Back to the Future II,” the sequel to the original 1985 film, “Back to the Future.”

Why is there a backwards 99 in Back to the Future II?

When the DeLorean reaches 88 mph and time travels it leaves behind a trail of flames. In the scene in BTTF II, the DeLorean is flying when it is struck by lightening, causing it to spin on it’s axis and distorting the normally straight flame trails into the shape “99.”

Will there be a Back to the Future 4?

In 2016 when director Robert Zemeckis was asked about a Back to the Future 4, Zemeckis replied that, “There will be no more ‘Back to the Future’.”

Back to the Future Day Activities

Create a time capsule: Just like you did back when you were a kid and if you have kids they’ll love doing this, too. Fill a box with items you’d want your future self to enjoy opening like pictures, tickets from a concert or items from your wedding. Once your box is full, put it in your basement, in the back of a closet or, if you know you’ll be living in the same house for awhile, bury it in the backyard. Don’t forget to include a letter to your future self with all your goals and aspirations written down.

Hold an "Enchantment Under the Sea Dance" Party: You may not be able to get Marty McFly to shred on the stage but you could invite some friends to don their best bobby sox, make some punch (spiked if you're of age), and boogie to some oldies like they did at that iconic dance. Who knows, maybe you'll come up with something "that really cooks."

Try to invent time travel: We've all got a little "wild-eyed scientist" in us and what better way to let that flag fly than by trying to emulate Dr. Emmet Brown? Ok, we know this one's a little out there but it's fun to dream, and who knows, maybe you'll surprise yourself (and, ya know, the entire world).

5 Reason To Rewatch "Back To The Future."

The film predicted three technological advances: Although most of the futuristic details in the movie have not come true, it did include communication similar to FaceTime, voice recognition, and thumb print technology.

It wasn’t a popular script: Major movie studios passed on the original screenplay.

Some executives hated the movie title: A Universal Pictures executive wrote a memo saying he wanted the title of the movie changed to "Spaceman From Pluto," to which director Steven Spielberg responded by thanking him for the “joke memo.”

President Reagan used a quote from the movie: President Reagan liked the fact that he was mentioned in the movie several times. He used the quote “Where we’re going, we don’t need cars” in his 1986 State of the Union speech.

Royalty attended the premiere: Princess Diana made an appearance at the movie’s premier in 1985.

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raurquiz · 6 months

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freezecrowd · 6 months

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Happy Back to the Future Day! Join us on FreezeCrowd.com to freeze with a favorite movie. 🎦🎞️📽️🎬

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rtrucios · 1 year

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ulstersnapper · 1 year

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Did you know...that the DMC DeLorean was built in Dunmurry, a suburb of Belfast? Although the DeLorean featured in all 3 Back to the Future films in 1985, 1989 and 1990, DMC had already been bankrupt since 1982! Now repeat after me... "Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads." #backtothefuture #docbrown #martymcfly #delorean #dmcdelorean #backtothefuturetrilogy #belfast #backtothefuturecar #belfastcity #backtothefutureday #visitbelfast #belfastnorthernireland #norniron #northernireland #northireland #ourweecountry #belfaststreetart #streetart #belfastmurals #ulstersnapper #viewruiner #visitnorthernireland #niphotography #funfact #funfacts #streetartphotography #streetarteverywhere #streetartlover #cityphotography #streetphotography (at Belfast) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnZZ_X9j-LV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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wilhelmmacguffin · 1 year

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“I remember it vividly. I was standing on the edge of my toilet hanging a clock, the porcelain was wet, I slipped, hit my head on the sink, and when I came to I had a revelation! A vision! A picture in my head! A picture of this!” Happy #backtothefuture day!!! — #docbrown #emmettbrown #christopherlloyd @mrchristopherlloyd #backtothefuture #backtothefutureday #november5th1955 #instagram @instagram #weehooligans #macguffinstuff #doodles https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckmr659jEIr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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erictanart · 2 years

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Poster 61, 2011. Happy Back to the Future Day everybody!! George McFly may be one of my favorite film characters ever because I’m weird. He also happens to star in my favorite film of all time which is the 1st Back to the Future. For @galleries1988 Crazy 4 Cult show back in 2011, I again decided to pick that film but highlight George himself in his very own campaign poster. This would’ve happened after he knocked Biff the F out and was encouraged by his classmates to run for class president. I referenced 50’s advertisement illustrations to come up with the portrait of him in all his oblivious glory. I visualized these posters taped to Hill Valley High’s walls and also on his back by some of the morons who hadn’t heard he knocked Biff the F out yet. “In George we Trust” is an 18”by 24”, 3-color screen-print. #posterdesign #backtothefuture #backtothefutureday #georgemcfly (at Hill Valley, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj-pRkZr9YW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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cloudboundart · 2 years

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citizenscreen · 6 months

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On October 21, 2015, Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveled BACK TO THE FUTURE #BackToTheFutureDay

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24xero · 6 months

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Happy Back to the Future Day! #BackToTheFuture #MartyMcFly #DeLorean #BackToTheFutureDay #FutureDay #BTTFDay #BTTF2023 #BTTF #OUTATIME

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citylifeorg · 2 years

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jamieroxxartist · 2 years

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Today, October 21st, is #BacktotheFutureDay!

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‘Emmett “Doc” Brown in the #BacktotheFuture trilogy (#ChristopherLloyd)’ 2015, acrylic & oil blend on canvas, 16"x20" by @ArtistJamieRoxx #JamieRoxx (www.JamieRoxx.us) This Sold Painting is Not Available.

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thetword90 · 2 years

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wilhelmmacguffin · 1 year

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“Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.” Happy #backtothefuture day!!! — #timemachine #delorean @deloreanmotorcompany #backtothefuture #backtothefutureday #november5th1955 #instagram @instagram #weehooligans #macguffinstuff #doodles https://www.instagram.com/p/CkmqNz4jQRt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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rabbitcruiser · 3 years

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Back to the Future Day

Back to the Future Part II, released in 1989, starts out set in 1985 where the previous film in the series left off. Marty McFly, played by Michael J. Fox, along with Doc Brown, played by Christopher Lloyd, and Jennifer Parker, played by Elisabeth Shue, travel to the future in Doc's DeLorean to save Marty and Jennifer's future children. The date they travel to is October 21, 2015, the date which would become the first "Back to the Future" Day. In the years leading up to the day, photoshopped images appeared online that claimed the day of the DeLorean's twenty-first-century time travel had arrived. But true fans of the film series knew they had to wait until 2015.

Many events were held during the inaugural celebration, some of which raised money for The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Screenings of the film or the whole series took place in almost 2,000 theaters on the date and on the following weekend. Similarly, Esquire Network showed the trilogy all day and on the following weekend. We're Going Back was held at filming locations in California, the documentary Back in Time was released, and The Million McFly March was held. Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, and Lea Thompson appeared on Today, and Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd appeared in character on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The day prior, Universal Pictures re-released the Back to the Future trilogy on DVD and Blu-ray. "Back to the Future" Day has continued to be marked by fans of the film in subsequent years.

When the first "Back to the Future" Day arrived, comparisons were made between what October 21, 2015, looked like, and what the film portrayed it as. There were no flying cars or hoverboards, but there were big-screen televisions and virtual reality goggles. Mr. Fusion was nowhere to be found, and Jaws 19 was not playing in theaters. The film had predicted that the Cubs would win the World Series in 2015, but they didn't. However, they made it to the National League Championship Series that year, one step away from the World Series, and they won the World Series the following year, for the first time since 1908. October 21, 2015, was chosen as the date in the film because it was plausible that the World Series could take place on that date, and in the 1980s it didn't appear that the Cubs would win a World Series anytime soon. In 1988, the year the film was written, the Cubs had gone 77–84. This made 2015 feel like a distant time, a time so far-off that perhaps their victory could be possible then.

How to Observe "Back to the Future" Day

Some ways you could mark the day include:

Watch Back to the Future Part II or the whole trilogy.

Dress up as a character from the Back to the Future films.

See the DeLorean that was used in the films on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum.

Check to see if any events related to the day are taking place near you.

Read a book about the Back to the Future series such as Back to the Future: The Ultimate Visual History or We Don't Need Roads: The Making of the Back to the Future Trilogy.

Watch Back in Time.

Explore the official Back to the Future website.

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