Austin Powers 4: What We Know After Mike Myers Said "Yes"

On June 16, 2026, at Trevor Noah's FIFA World Cup Watch Party, a fan asked Mike Myers a simple question: would there ever be an Austin Powers 4? Myers gave a one-word answer. "Yes." That was it. No release date, no plot, no co-stars named, just a single affirmative that, as reported by Deadline and Variety on June 16 and 17, sent search interest for the dormant spy-comedy franchise back up the charts. If you have spent the past few days wondering whether a fourth Austin Powers movie is actually happening, you are far from alone.

Here is the honest version. A one-word "yes" from a beloved comedian at a casual watch party is a long way from a greenlit film with a studio, a script and a start date. This guide separates what Myers actually said from what has not been confirmed, covers the franchise history and the legacy cast, and tells you where to rent or buy the original trilogy. Treat everything beyond Myers' own words as provisional, because that is genuinely all we have.

Is Austin Powers 4 confirmed? What Mike Myers actually said

According to Deadline and Variety, the moment happened on June 16, 2026, during Trevor Noah's World Cup Watch Party. A fan called out a question about a fourth Austin Powers film, and Myers replied "yes," with no further elaboration. That is the entire substance of the news. He did not say when, he did not say who, and he did not describe a story.

So is the film confirmed? It depends on what you mean. Myers, the creator, star and creative engine of the franchise, has now verbally expressed intent to make another one, and he is the one person who must be on board for an Austin Powers movie to exist at all. But there is a hard line between a star saying "yes" off the cuff and a studio announcing a production, and as of this writing nobody has crossed it.

To be specific about what has not been announced: there is no release date, no confirmed cast list beyond Myers, no studio statement from New Line or Warner Bros., no writer or director attached, and no production timeline, per Deadline and Variety. Outlets including Screen Rant, Collider and NME picked up the "yes" and framed it as Myers confirming the film is "going to happen," but the underlying fact in every one of those reports traces back to the same single word. It tells you about appetite, not about a schedule.

Why this is trending now: the Verizon Dr. Evil ad

The "yes" did not happen in a vacuum. The same week, Myers reprised Dr. Evil in a new Verizon ad campaign built around a "Simplicity Plan" and a running "Menace Mobile" gag, which launched online on June 16 and 17, 2026, per Variety and Consequence. The spot is a genuine mini-reunion: alongside Myers, it brings back Rob Lowe, Seth Green and Mindy Sterling, three actors closely tied to the Austin Powers films.

That campaign is a big reason the franchise was suddenly back in the cultural conversation, and it is almost certainly why a fan thought to shout the question at the watch party in the first place. But the Verizon ad is a paid advertising reunion, not a sign of feature-film development. The two reflect renewed interest in these characters at the same moment, but treat them as correlated rather than connected. Seeing Dr. Evil, Number Two and Scott Evil share a screen in an ad does not mean those same actors are signed for a movie.

There is one more piece of symmetry worth noting: Jay Roach, who directed all three original Austin Powers films, also directed the 2026 Verizon ad, per Variety. That keeps the original creative team near the characters again, but it does not attach Roach to any fourth film, as we will get to below.

A quick history of the Austin Powers franchise

If you are new to Austin Powers, the series is a trilogy of spy-spoof comedies built around a swinging-sixties British secret agent and his bald, pinky-to-the-lip nemesis Dr. Evil, both played by Myers. The films skewer the James Bond formula with a parade of innuendo, musical numbers and catchphrases that lodged themselves permanently into pop culture.

The three films, all directed by Jay Roach:

• Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997), the original, which introduced the cryogenically frozen agent thawed out in the nineties to face Dr. Evil.
• Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999), the bigger, more quotable sequel that added Mini-Me and a time-travel plot.
• Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002), the third and, so far, final entry, per Variety and Screen Rant.

Commercially, the trilogy was a genuine hit. According to Variety, the three films grossed more than $670 million worldwide combined, with the two sequels each clearing roughly $300 million globally. That track record is exactly why a fourth film has lingered as a perennial "will they, won't they" question for more than two decades.

And it has been a long wait. Goldmember arrived in 2002, which makes any fourth film roughly 24 years or more removed from the last one, as Variety and Screen Rant point out. Myers himself is now 63, per Variety and Deadline. None of that rules a sequel out, plenty of legacy comedies have returned after long gaps, but it frames the scale of the revival being discussed.

The legacy cast: who could return (and who cannot)

This is where it is easiest to get carried away, so let us be careful. The only person confirmed to be involved in any future Austin Powers film is Mike Myers, because he is the one who said "yes." Every other name below is from the franchise's history, not someone attached to a new movie. No legacy actor has been confirmed for a feature, per Deadline and Variety.

The actors back in the Verizon ad

Three franchise veterans appear in the 2026 Verizon campaign, which is the closest thing to a recent reunion we have:

• Seth Green, who played Dr. Evil's exasperated son Scott Evil across the trilogy.
• Mindy Sterling, who played the fearsome Frau Farbissina.
• Rob Lowe, who played the younger version of Number Two in The Spy Who Shagged Me.

Their presence shows they are willing to revisit these characters, but it is not a casting announcement for a film. Treat it as a hopeful sign and nothing more.

Other names from the franchise's past

Plenty of other actors helped define these movies, including Michael York as Basil Exposition, Robert Wagner as Number Two, Heather Graham as Felicity Shagwell, and Beyonce as Foxxy Cleopatra in Goldmember. None has been confirmed for a fourth film, and you should not assume a return for any of them.

One important and sensitive note: Verne Troyer, who played the scene-stealing Mini-Me, died in 2018. Any future film would necessarily be without him, so be wary of anything online that implies otherwise.

Who might direct, and what the story could be

The natural assumption is that Jay Roach would return, given he directed the entire original trilogy and the new Verizon ad. But assumption is the operative word, and Roach is not confirmed for a fourth film. Back in 2020 he said whether a fourth movie happens comes down to Myers finding the inspiration for it, which puts the creative ball in Myers' court rather than a director's.

As for the story, the most-repeated idea is that a sequel would be told "from Dr. Evil's point of view." That comes from Myers himself, who floated it to Entertainment Tonight back in 2019, as recapped by Deadline and Variety. But that is a years-old, off-hand musing, not a current creative commitment, and not a confirmed plot. There is no title, no logline and no script confirmation attached to a fourth film. If you see a detailed plot summary circulating, it is invention, not reporting.

Where to watch the first three Austin Powers movies

While we wait to learn whether a fourth film is real, the best way to revisit the series is the original trilogy. Here is where each film stands for US viewers as of June 2026, per JustWatch. One thing to flag up front: as of this writing, none of the three films is included free with a streaming subscription in the US. All three are rent-or-buy only. Availability shifts often, so always double-check before you press play or pay.

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)

The original is currently rent-or-buy only. According to JustWatch, you can find it on Amazon Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home as a digital rental or purchase. There is no subscription or free streaming option in the US right now, so plan to rent or own this one.

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)

The middle film, which many fans consider the funniest of the three, is also rent-or-buy only as of June 2026. Per JustWatch, you can rent or purchase it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Despite some listings that suggest otherwise, it is not currently part of an Amazon Prime Video subscription in the US, so expect to pay a fee.

Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)

Like the other two, the third film is rent-or-buy only at the moment. JustWatch lists it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand for digital rental or purchase, with no subscription or free option available in the US as of June 2026.

The short version: all three films are rent-or-buy only in the US right now, with none on a subscription service. For a full trilogy rewatch, budget for three rentals, or watch for a sale to own them outright.

Frequently asked questions

Is Austin Powers 4 officially confirmed?

Not in the way most people mean by "officially." Mike Myers said "yes" when a fan asked about a fourth film on June 16, 2026, as reported by Deadline and Variety, but there is no studio announcement, no release date, no director and no confirmed cast. It is an expression of intent from the franchise's creator, not a greenlit production.

When is Austin Powers 4 coming out?

There is no announced release date. Any specific date you see online is speculative and not sourced to a studio. Given that no production has been confirmed, it is too early to expect a reliable timeline. Treat all dates as provisional.

Who would be in the cast of a fourth Austin Powers movie?

The only confirmed name is Mike Myers, who plays Austin Powers and Dr. Evil. Seth Green, Mindy Sterling and Rob Lowe reunited for a 2026 Verizon ad, but none of them has been confirmed for a film. Verne Troyer, who played Mini-Me, died in 2018, so he would not be part of any new entry.

Why is everyone talking about Austin Powers right now?

Two things happened the same week. Myers said "yes" to a fourth film at Trevor Noah's World Cup Watch Party, and a new Verizon ad campaign featuring Myers as Dr. Evil (with Rob Lowe, Seth Green and Mindy Sterling) launched on June 16 and 17, 2026, per Variety and Consequence. Together they put the franchise back in the spotlight.

What would a fourth Austin Powers movie be about?

Nobody knows, and there is no confirmed plot. Myers told Entertainment Tonight in 2019 that a future film would likely be told "from Dr. Evil's point of view," but that is an old, casual remark rather than a confirmed story for any movie currently in development.

Where can I stream the first three Austin Powers movies?

In the US as of June 2026, per JustWatch, all three films are rent-or-buy only, with none on a subscription service. International Man of Mystery (1997), The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) and Goldmember (2002) are each available to rent or purchase on platforms including Amazon Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.

What to watch next

• Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997), the one that started it all, and the right place to begin a trilogy rewatch.
• Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999), the most quotable entry and the one that introduced Mini-Me.
• Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002), the splashy finale, so far the last word in the franchise.
• Wayne's World (1992), Myers' other signature comedy, perfect if you want more of his quotable, fourth-wall-breaking energy.
• The Pentaverate (2022, Netflix), Myers' multi-character comedy series in a very similar vein, where he again plays a whole cast of oddballs.

The bottom line on a fourth Austin Powers film: there is real appetite, a creator who just said "yes," and a fresh reminder this week of how much affection these characters command. There is also, as of now, no studio, script, director, cast or date. We will update as anything concrete is announced. In the meantime, the smartest move is a trilogy rewatch. For more streaming guides, browse our blog, or use The Movies Finder to find your next watch.