E.T. never had a sequel, despite having all the right ingredients, and the studio’s desperation, thanks to Steven Spielberg's firm decision.

Director Steven Spielberg recently shared how he prevented a sequel to his iconic 1982 film ET: The Extra-Terrestrial, calling it a “hard-fought victory”.

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.

Prior to defining blockbusters in the '70s, Steven Spielberg was hellbent on landing one project, which would prove to be his first official movie.

Director Steven Spielberg shares his ‘hard-fought victory’ to not have a sequel to his classic E.T.. And while I agree why it was better to not have one, the idea he had was still kind of cool. That was a real hard-fought victory because I didn’t have any rights.

Steven Spielberg fought to stop a sequel to ET the Extra-Terrestrial from being made.

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 and Drew Barrymore sat down for a lookback at their iconic film “E.T.” and the legendary director revealed why there will never be a sequel on his watch.

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Steven Spielberg flirted with the idea of making a sequel to one of his best films, but once he decided against it, he fought to make sure it never happened.