10 Greatest Movie Teasers That Used Original Footage

10. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

In the late 90s, the hype for The Phantom Menace was off the charts. The first Star Wars film since 1983, the prequel was highly anticipated by millions of people. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me would use the film's popularity to its advantage with this clever teaser.

The trailer opens with futuristic ships while a narrator speaks of a fallen Empire and the continuation of a saga. Accompanied by the Imperial March, Darth Vader's breathing, and a pale, bald man, all things seem point to the new Star Wars trailer. In a clever bait-and-switch, the figure is revealed to be Dr. Evil as he says 'You were expecting someone else?' - which serves as the icing on this cake.

A huge reason why this teaser is so effective is because of how it accurately captures Star Wars's music and visuals. By recreating elements of the saga, it makes Dr. Evil's reveal even more surprising. The trailer even encourages audiences to watch Star Wars first and then Austin Powers, making it one of the few movie advertisements to promote the competition.

This teaser ensured the comedy sequel's place as one of the highest-grossing films in 1999.