Mike Myers won’t confirm or deny real world influence on his fourth 'Austin Powers' movie

On the red carpet in New York on November 11, Mike Myers batted away a question about whether today’s politics will seep into a fourth Austin Powers movie — but did tip his hand on the vibe he’s chasing. Speaking to Variety at the Focker-In-Law premiere, he leaned into classic spycraft evasiveness before pivoting to something far softer.

“I can neither confirm nor deny the existence or nonexistence of such a commentary,”

Pressed on the movie’s tone, Myers turned earnest — and a little Burt Bacharach.

“In the last few weeks, I think fear has had it and love is on the way back. If anything, that’s what the Austin Powers movie is going to be about. What the world needs now is love, sweet love.”

That’s the clearest signal yet that the shagadelic spy ’s return could be less about skewering headlines and more about dialing up optimism. It’s been more than two decades since Austin Powers in Goldmember hit theaters in 2002, and Myers is still keeping plot specifics — and any release timeline — under wraps.

Meanwhile: Focker-In-Law

Myers was holding court at the premiere of Focker-In-Law, the fourth chapter in the Meet the Parents saga that reunites Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro with writer-director John Hamburg back at the helm. This one hands the spotlight to Greg Focker’s grown-up son, Henry, played by Skyler Gisondo, who plans to marry his girlfriend, Ariana Grande as Olivia — a former FBI hostage negotiator.

Olivia charms almost everyone, including Jack Byrnes, while Greg grows wary and digs in his heels. Family diplomacy, as ever, is not Greg’s strong suit.

Here’s who’s on board:

• Ben Stiller
• Robert De Niro
• Skyler Gisondo — Henry (Greg’s son)
• Ariana Grande — Olivia
• Owen Wilson
• Teri Polo
• Blythe Danner
• Beanie Feldstein
• Eduardo Franco

Focker-In-Law is set to open in theaters November 25, 2026 .