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Back to the Future Day: October 21 Celebrations with 4K Trilogy Screenings

other · 2026-04-27

October 21 marks the annual Back to the Future Day, celebrating the 1985 cult film directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd. The date originates from the second film in the trilogy, where protagonists travel to that day in 2015. The film, which earned nearly $400 million worldwide, has been inducted into the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. This year, Nexo Digital, in collaboration with the Associazione Ritorno al Futuro Italia APS, will screen the entire trilogy in 4K. Fans are encouraged to wear outfits inspired by the films, and commemorative Golden Tickets will be distributed. The event includes screenings in Italian, US, and UK cinemas, continuing a tradition that began eight years ago.

Key facts

  • October 21 is Back to the Future Day, commemorating the date from the second film.
  • The original film was released in Italy in October 1985.
  • Directed by Robert Zemeckis, starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd.
  • The film earned nearly $400 million worldwide.
  • It was inducted into the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress.
  • Nexo Digital and Associazione Ritorno al Futuro Italia APS organize 4K trilogy screenings.
  • Fans are invited to wear film-inspired outfits.
  • Commemorative Golden Tickets will be distributed for Back to the Future Day 2023.

Entities

Artists

  • Robert Zemeckis
  • Michael J. Fox
  • Christopher Lloyd

Institutions

  • National Film Registry
  • Library of Congress
  • Nexo Digital
  • Associazione Ritorno al Futuro Italia APS
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Italy
  • United States
  • United Kingdom

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