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Austin Powers is a comedic film franchise that started with Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery in 1997. It stars Mike Myers as the titular character, a British spy who is unfrozen after being cryogenically preserved for 30 years. The movies primarily parody 1960s spy movies and culture, featuring bright colors, psychedelic visuals, and exaggerated fashion.

The first film introduces Austin Powers as a groovy secret agent who battles against his arch-nemesis, Dr. Evil (also played by Myers). Dr. Evil is a caricature of classic Bond villains, complete with a bald head and a white cat. He plans to take over the world by using a laser to drill into the Earth’s core and cause volcanoes to erupt.

The second film, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, sees Austin time-traveling to 1969 to stop Dr. Evil from stealing his mojo, a magical energy source that fuels his libido. He teams up with CIA operative Felicity Shagwell (played by Heather Graham) to save the day. The film also introduces Mini-Me, a tiny clone of Dr. Evil with a sadistic streak.

The third and final film, Austin Powers in Goldmember, sees Austin teaming up with his father Nigel (played by Michael Caine) to rescue him from the clutches of Goldmember (played by Myers), a Dutch criminal with a fascination with certain bodily functions. Along the way, they reunite with old friends and enemies alike, including Frau Farbissina, Number 2, and Fat Bastard.

The Austin Powers franchise was a massive hit and cemented Myers’ status as a comedic icon. It spawned catchphrases like “Yeah, baby!” and “Oh, behave!” and inspired a whole generation of pop culture references. The movies also featured a star-studded cast of cameos, including Tom Cruise, Britney Spears, and Steven Spielberg. Despite the last film being released in 2002, the franchise remains a beloved cult classic and a testament to the enduring appeal of 60s kitsch.