Mike Myers Confirms That There Will Be An ‘Austin Powers 4’

After more than two decades of speculation, Mike Myers has finally given fans the answer they have been waiting for. Asked directly whether a fourth Austin Powers film would happen, Myers responded with a single word: “Yes.” No further details were offered, but for a franchise that has gone unanswered for over 20 years, that one word was more than enough to set off a wave of excitement.

The confirmation came during a casual, unscripted moment rather than a formal press announcement, which only added to how unexpected and refreshing it felt for longtime fans of the franchise.

How the Confirmation Happened

Myers made the announcement during an appearance on Trevor Noah’s World Cup Watch Party on June 16, where he joined Noah alongside his son, Spike. During the stream, Noah relayed a question from a fan in the live chat asking, “are we ever going to see an Austin Powers 4?” Myers answered simply, “Yes,” prompting a visibly surprised Noah to respond, “wow, that was a quick yes!”

No timeline, plot details, or cast information accompanied the announcement. Even so, given how guarded Myers has historically been on this topic, the directness of his answer stood out as the clearest signal yet that the project is genuinely moving forward.

Years of Mixed Signals

Myers has flirted with the idea of a fourth film for years without ever fully confirming it. In 2020, original trilogy director Jay Roach addressed the possibility, saying he would never rule it out completely but noted that the right creative spark had not yet “clicked” for Myers.

In 2022, Myers gave a now-famous non-answer when asked directly about the project, joking that he could “neither confirm nor deny the existence or non-existence” of an Austin Powers 4, calling it a “non-confirmed confirmation confirmation.” That carefully worded dodge made this week’s blunt “Yes” feel like a genuine turning point rather than another round of teasing.

Myers has also previously hinted at creative direction for a potential sequel, expressing interest in a story that leans more heavily into Dr. Evil, the character he has often suggested is more compelling than Austin Powers himself.

The Franchise’s Legacy

The original “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery” arrived in 1997 as a loving spoof of 1960s spy films and the James Bond series, introducing Myers in dual roles as the groovy secret agent and his nemesis, Dr. Evil. The film became a sleeper hit and cultural phenomenon, spawning two sequels: 1999’s “The Spy Who Shagged Me” and 2002’s “Goldmember.”

Collectively, the trilogy earned more than half a billion dollars worldwide and left a lasting mark on pop culture, generating countless catchphrases, impressions, and parodies. The franchise’s influence even extended into the spy genre it parodied, with former James Bond star Daniel Craig crediting the films for pushing the Bond series toward a more stripped-down, grounded tone during his tenure as 007.

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