Tony Hawk Breaks Down Marty McFly’s Legendary Skateboard in New BACK TO THE FUTURE Featurette
Universal Pictures is going big for the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future, and fans have plenty to get excited about. Not only is Robert Zemeckis’ classic sci-fi adventure returning to theaters on October 31 for a limited run, it’s also hitting premium formats like Dolby Cinema, 4DX, and D-Box, marking the first time ever the movie will light up the world’s largest screens.
The studio is also celebrating with the release of the Back to the Future Trilogy 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Gift Set. This collectible release includes all three films in 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and Digital, packaged in a killer Flux Capacitor SteelBook.
Fans will also get a mini Gibson guitar replica, an OUTATIME license plate, a Back to the Future: A Visual History booklet, and other exclusive items straight from the Universal archives.
Universal also shared a sneak peek clip from the new home entertainment release, a segment from the Untold Stories of Back to the Future featurette that dives into one of the movie’s most iconic props: Marty McFly’s skateboard.
The clip features legendary pro skater Tony Hawk, who talks about how Marty’s street-shredding moment in 1985 inspired an entire generation of skateboarders. Hawk shares,
“When I saw Back to the Future and I saw Marty McFly skateboarding, that was the first time I felt like, ‘Oh, this is something that is now being recognized by Hollywood as cool.’ It validated everything we were doing.”
Alongside Hawk, stunt coordinator Walter Scott, producer and co-writer Bob Gale, and stunt double John Clay Scott offer behind-the-scenes stories about how Marty’s skate scenes came together and why they still resonate today.
The featurette is just one part of the massive anniversary set packed with brand-new bonus content, including:
40 Years Later: Reflecting on the Future – Bob Gale looks back at the cultural impact and legacy of the trilogy.
Back to Hill Valley – Gale and Donald Fullilove (“Mayor Goldie Wilson”) revisit some of the film’s original locations.
Untold Stories of Back to the Future – Crew members share personal memories from the set.
TCM Classic Film Festival Panel – Gale reunites with cinematographer Dean Cundey and stunt double Charlie Croughwell to celebrate the 40th anniversary.
A Mystery in History – A deep dive into the story behind the Gibson guitar Marty plays at the Enchantment Under the Sea dance—and the ongoing search for the missing prop.
Originally released on July 3, 1985, Back to the Future became an instant classic. The film follows Marty McFly, played by Michael J. Fox, a California teenager accidentally sent back to 1955 in a plutonium-powered DeLorean built by his eccentric friend, Christopher Lloyd’s Doc Brown.
To make it home, Marty must fix history and ensure his parents, played by Lea Thompson and Crispin Glover, fall in love before time runs out.
Forty years later, the movie’s influence still ripples through pop culture.
So grab your hoverboard and get ready to head Back to the Futureonce again when the film hits theaters October 31. Great Scott, this celebration is pure movie magic.