Harrison Ford made whips, fedoras, and archaeology look cool—sorry, Tom Selleck, but Indy was always destined to be Ford’s adventure!

Had there been an “E.T” sequel, Steven Spielberg would have had the titular alien not just phone home, but go home. In the end, Spielberg had no desire to direct a follow-up to his iconic 1982 film — and he had just enough sway to put his foot down.

This Steven Spielberg movie sunk its teeth into the very heart of Hollywood, leaving a legacy that continues to send ripples through the industry.

During a panel at the TCM Classic Film Festival, Spielberg sat alongside Barrymore and chatted about the famed 1982 film. They both agreed the movie was life-changing. For Barrymore, it jumpstarted her career. For Spielberg, it made him reflect on his personal life.

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 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.

Drew Barrymore inspired Steven Spielberg on the set of E.T. in the ’80s. On Saturday, Jan. 25, the two opened up about working together on 1982’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial during a panel moderated by Dave Karger at the TCM Classic Film Festival at 92nd Street Y in New York City.

There almost could have been an E.T. sequel, but luckily its director Steven Spielberg fought hard to make sure that didn't happen.

Jim Carrey and Steven Spielberg have never made a movie together, although they came very close on a couple of occasions.

One Stephen King adaptation may be finally coming to Netflix, but it has a long complicated history with the legendary Stephen Spielberg.