Steven Spielberg on why he regrets editing guns out of ET: ‘That was a mistake’

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Steven Spielberg has said he regrets editing guns out of his 1982 classic ET, in a 20th anniversary release of the film. The film’s original theatrical cut includes a scene of officers chasing young children while carrying firearms. So I really regret having that out there.” ‘ET: The Extra-Terrestrial' Speaking about Roald Dahl and other authors’ books being censored in recent months, Spielberg said: “For me, it is sacrosanct. I do not believe in censorship in that way.” Earlier this week, Spielberg opened up about how ET was inspired by his parents’ divorce.