Betuel has now denied that this was ever a possibility, assuring fans that The Last Starfighter 2 will be a big screen venture.
So, is The Last Starfighter 2 something you want to see?
Betuel even went on to tease what to expect from his long-planned sequel, as well as how The Last Starfighter 2 would continue the saga whilst still remaining true to the original.
Well, get ready to go back once again, as one of the writers behind the cherished 1984 sci-fi adventure The Last Starfighter, Jonathan R. Betuel, has now offered a promising update on his long-gestating sequel.