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Austin Powers 4
/ˈɔstɪn ˈpaʊərz fɔːr/
Definition
1
A long-rumored, perpetually 'in-development' fourth installment of the spy-comedy film franchise created by and starring Mike Myers.
2
A cultural shorthand for a sequel that exists more as a persistent industry rumor and fan wish than as a tangible production reality.
Examples
Waiting for Austin Powers 4 has become a generational exercise in patience, much like waiting for a stable release of a game that keeps getting delayed.
Every time Mike Myers mentions Austin Powers 4 in an interview, the collective internet collectively rolls its eyes while still holding out a shred of hope.
If Joe Son's post-film career was a rough reality check, the status of Austin Powers 4 is its own kind of existential purgatory for comedy fans.