Steven Spielberg is responsible for several of Hollywood's most iconic movies, but he once fought hard for the opportunity not to direct a film.

Terrestrial' is a sci-fi family classic about a young boy named Elliott who befriends an alien stranded on Earth

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.

Director Steven Spielberg opened up about working with Barrymore on the 1982 classic “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” during a conversation on Saturday at the TCM Classic Film Festival’s 92NY event. The pair reminisced about their time together on the set, with Spielberg saying he was most impressed by his young star’s ability to improv.

Steven Spielberg has only directed four sequels in his storied Hollywood career. And, according to his own account, he made absolutely sure it wasn’t five. After the massive success of the director’s 1982 sci-fi classic E.

Director Steven Spielberg recently shared his experience ... However, 'ET' writer Melissa Mathison's passing in 2015 made it difficult to imagine continuing the story without her input.

In 1982, a kids' film with no big stars dethroned Star Wars as the highest-grossing film in the world, and held that title for over a decade.