Austin Powers 4 Is Officially Happening — Mike Myers Confirms the Return After 24 Years

Austin Powers Is Back — Yes, Really This Time

After two-plus decades of waiting, Mike Myers has finally given fans the answer they have been desperate to hear: Austin Powers 4 is happening. During an appearance on Trevor Noah's World Cup Watch Party in June 2026, Noah fielded a fan question about whether a fourth installment was in the works, and Myers replied with a simple, unambiguous: "Yes!" Trevor Noah could barely contain his surprise, responding, "Wow, that was a quick yes." But that two-letter answer was enough to send shockwaves through comedy fans everywhere.

A Franchise Frozen Since 2002

It has been 24 years since the last Austin Powers movie, Austin Powers in Goldmember, hit theaters in 2002. The franchise began with Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery in 1997, followed by the massively popular The Spy Who Shagged Me in 1999. Directed by Jay Roach — who helmed all three films — the satirical spy comedies became a cultural phenomenon, making Myers a household name and spawning countless quotable moments.

Myers has actually been teasing a fourth movie for years. Back in 2018, he told Entertainment Tonight that he wanted to approach the sequel from Dr. Evil's perspective, saying: "So it would be Dr. Evil 1, Austin Powers 4, is how I would roll." He even joked, "Start the campaign, please. Thank you." That campaign never really materialized, but Myers reaffirmed his interest in 2022 on the Today show, stating, "I would love to do one. Yeah, yeah, yeah." More recently in 2020, director Jay Roach told Deadline he would be "always game for anything [Myers] wants to do," calling him "a genius." The holdup? Myers needing to feel truly inspired by the material — and it seems that moment has finally arrived.

The Dr. Evil Reunion: A Warm-Up Act?

There have been signs that Myers has been keeping the Austin Powers universe alive. A recent Verizon commercial featured Myers reprising his iconic Dr. Evil character, joined by franchise co-stars Seth Green (Scott Evil), Rob Lowe (Number 2), and Mindy Sterling (Frau Farbissina). The ad felt like more than just a paid cameo — it read like a soft reboot, a way to remind audiences why they fell in love with these characters in the first place.

What We Know (and Don't Know) About Austin Powers 4

Here is where things get vague. As of now, there is no confirmed plot, title, release date, or cast list for Austin Powers 4. The "Yes" confirmation was thrilling but incredibly brief, and Myers did not elaborate further during the interview. No studio has officially greenlit or announced the project. However, given Myers pattern of teasing the film and the Verizon ad reunion, it is reasonable to assume that serious development conversations are happening behind the scenes.

What is intriguing is the timing. Myers also has Shrek 5 to promote, which is scheduled for release in July 2027 from Universal Pictures and Illumination. That could mean Austin Powers 4 might be positioned for a 2027 or 2028 theatrical window — though that is pure speculation at this point.

The original Austin Powers trilogy collectively grossed over $670 million worldwide, with The Spy Who Shagged Me alone earning nearly $313 million globally. For a franchise that was dormant for nearly a quarter-century, the nostalgia factor and built-in fanbase make this a potentially lucrative revival — especially in an era where legacy sequels like Top Gun: Maverick and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice have proven that audiences still show up for beloved characters done right.

The Bottom Line

Austin Powers 4 is not just a rumor anymore. Mike Myers said "Yes" on camera, on record, in 2026. Whether the film ends up being a Dr. Evil-centric story, a full ensemble return, or something completely unexpected, one thing is clear: the grooviest spy in the world is finally thawing out after a 24-year cryogenic freeze. The question now isn't if it is happening — it is when, and what Myers has planned for the character we have been waiting on for over two decades.

Stay tuned — this story is just getting started. Yeah, baby, yeah!