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.

Barrymore said that it was only in her adulthood that she felt 'honored' by how many of her ideas made it in the movie

Steven Spielberg wanted to become a father after working with Drew Barrymore on the set of 'E.T' when she was a child star.

Director Steven Spielberg is speaking out about why he didn't make a sequel to his 1982 classic, "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."

Steven Spielberg was in awe of a young Drew Barrymore’s energy as he recalled filming of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial back in 1982.The legendry director and The Drew Barrymore

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 told a never-before-heard story of working with a young Drew Barrymore when they were filming the film 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.'

Drew Barrymore was the breakout star of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial — and she left a particularly significant impression on the film’s director. Steven Spielberg, who produced and directed a then-seven-year-old Barrymore in the 1982 film,

In the early 1980s, Steven Spielberg and Drew Barrymore worked together on the children's film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. At the time, Drew was just six years old, starring as Gertie Taylor in her second acting role ever.

Drew Barrymore was the breakout star of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial - and she left a particularly significant impression on the film's director. Steven Spielberg, who produced and directed a then-seven-year-old Barrymore in the 1982 film,

E.T. never had a sequel, despite having all the right ingredients, and the studio’s desperation, thanks to Steven Spielberg's firm decision.