In fairness i think Strause clearly knew the problems with the first film and tried hard to make AVPR a better sequel. And AVPR was a better film in some ways to AVPR. The problem was with the script and the setting, they need a better script with characters we actually care for, and yes, a space setting. Ultimately of course, it really depends on how much Fox is really willing to give the filmakers the $$$ needed to make a decent film