Austin Powers

The "Austin Powers" franchise, created by Mike Myers, is a celebrated series of spy action comedy films that parodies numerous elements of the James Bond franchise and other cultural phenomena of the 1960s and 1970s. The series kicked off with "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" in 1997, followed by "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me" in 1999, and "Austin Powers in Goldmember" in 2002. Centered around the character Austin Powers, a flamboyant and quirky British spy, and his arch-nemesis Dr. Evil, also played by Myers, the franchise is known for its humorous take on spy film tropes, memorable catchphrases, and distinctive characterizations. The films were both a commercial success and a cultural phenomenon, contributing significantly to the pop culture landscape of the late '90s and early 2000s.