An impressive E.T. Returns trailer is making rounds on the internet, raising suspicions around its credibility. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a 1982 sci-fi movie that follows young Elliot, who discovers a lonely alien and keeps him hidden from the world. Along the way, an unexpected bond is formed between them. After the movie’s success, a sequel titled “E.T. II: Nocturnal Fears” was in talks, but it hasn’t been made yet. However, the ongoing circulation of its movie poster has created a buzz. So, is the poster real? Is the sequel in development? Here are the details.
Is the E.T. Returns movie poster real or fake?
E.T. Returns movie poster is fake.
A Facebook page uploaded various posters for movies, which include E.T. Returns and Peeps. The caption claimed that the sequel is coming out sometime in 2026, with Drew Barrymore and Henry Thomas returning.
Further, it gave some plot details about the alleged sequel, which read, “In 2026, Steven Spielberg’s E.T. Returns reunites Henry Thomas as Elliott and Drew Barrymore in a thrilling sci-fi epic hitting cinemas everywhere! Decades after his first visit, E.T. returns to Earth, racing against time to stop a full-scale alien invasion threatening humanity. With heart-pounding action and nostalgic charm, this long-awaited sequel delivers an unforgettable battle to save the planet!” Given that this particular page claims in its bio that they’re “100% satire and fake news,” therefore, this poster isn’t real.
Will Steven Spielberg return to direct an E.T. sequel?
It’s unlikely that Spielberg will return to direct an E.T. sequel.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Spielberg expressed his intentions about not having any plans to make a sequel. Citing the reason behind refusing to make another E.T. movie, he said, “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 I could think about was a book that was written by somebody that wrote the book for it called The Green Planet, which was all going to take place at E.T.’s home.” He thought the idea of exploring E.T.’s life at home was good, but felt it would work better as a novel than a movie.
