Mike Myers teases possible political nature of 'Austin Powers 4,' but a critic warns that would be 'foolish'

Actor Mike Myers joked during an interview Wednesday that he could neither confirm nor deny the "existence or nonexistence" of political commentary in a possible fourth "Austin Powers" film.

An interviewer from Variety asked Myers whether a fourth "Austin Powers" film would "reflect" the current political landscape. "I can neither confirm nor deny the existence or nonexistence of such a commentary," Myers said. "I mean the world has happened. But it's a much happier world, Austin's world, so it's been a lot of fun. I'm really enjoying it."

Myers also suggested that movies need a lighter tone. While attending the premiere of "Focker-In-Law," the latest film in the "Meet the Parents" franchise, he said: "Oh my God, yeah, I'm so happy this is out. We need much more silly."

His remarks about a cultural shift toward love and away from fear came shortly after Democrats scored victories in the midterm elections. "The wave of happiness, the blue wave?" the interviewer asked. "No, well, it's not — regardless of left or right, though I am a lefty, I'm Canadian, I'm a progressive voter, always have been," Myers said. "I just think we're sick of fear, and we want more love. And, if anything, that's what the 'Austin Powers' movie is gonna be about."

"What the world needs now is love, sweet love, in the words of Burt Bacharach, a great American poet," Myers said, referring to the musician whose music appeared in the "Austin Powers" films and who made cameo appearances in the franchise.

Fox News Digital spoke with film critic Christian Toto, host of the "Hollywood in Toto" podcast, about Myers' remarks on the possible sequel. Toto praised the earlier films as fun comedies but questioned whether fans would welcome political commentary, warning it would be "foolish" to politicize the film. "I don't think the last three films were political at all," he said. "I can't imagine any fan would say, 'Gosh, I want Austin Powers back, but only if he does a No Kings rally.'"

The "Austin Powers" franchise is a comedy film series that parodies classic James Bond movies and the spy genre. Myers has become more outspoken about politics in recent years, parodying Tesla CEO Elon Musk on "Saturday Night Live" and criticizing President Donald Trump's efforts to bring Canada under U.S. control.

"Fascism doesn't like to be ridiculed; it likes to be feared," he told The New York Times in 2025, while Musk was involved with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). "Satire is an important tool in the toolbox to say that this is not normal — that the cuts he's making are not normal."