Summary

The iconic "Stairway to Heaven" scene in Wayne's World was changed due to rights issues but is now restored for Blu-ray and streaming.
Fans would love to see a Wayne's World 3, but as of now, there are no plans for a sequel.
Mike Myers and Dana Carvey from Wayne's World are open to returning for a potential third movie, despite past false reports about the storyline.

While everyone knows Austin Powers, Mike Myers is perhaps most beloved for his portrayal of goofy Wayne Campbell in the 1992 comedy Wayne's World. Along with his silly sidekick Garth Algar (Dana Carvey), Wayne made countless fans laugh thanks to his ditzy and determined personality. While Wayne's World 2 followed in 1993, the first was more memorable, which is often the case with sequels. Myers has taken on some other interesting roles since, from General Ed Fenech in Inglourious Basterds to the loveable ogre Shrek, but for many, Wayne is his most notable. The movie, which Myers co-wrote with Terry and Bonnie Turner, also features a star-studded cast of Lara Flynn Boyle, Rob Lowe, and Tia Carrere.

For many, Wayne's World is a nostalgic favorite, and it's always fun to revisit the popular 1990s comedy. As it turns out, there's one famous scene from the film that works better on streaming.

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Here's Why Wayne's World's "Stairway to Heaven" Joke Makes Sense On Streaming

Wayne's World TV Set Mike Myers and Dana Carvey

In the famous Wayne's World scene, Wayne goes to a music shop and starts playing a few notes of the beloved Led Zeppelin song "Stairway to Heaven" on a Fender Stratocaster. When an employee points to a sign saying "No 'Stairway to Heaven,'" Wayne says:

"No ‘Stairway’? Denied."

Of course, this is one of the most memorable parts of the movie, which turned 30 in 2022. It's hard not to laugh even when just thinking about it, even all tehse years later. However, there's actually a fascinating history behind this scene. According to Cracked.com, fans of the movie remember Wayne playing some random notes, and it seems like he's terrible at playing guitar. None of these notes sounds like the Zeppelin tune. That's because when Wayne's World was released on VHS, this scene was changed from the original. Led Zeppelin and Warner Bros. Didn't allow the "Stairway to Heaven" rights to be released, whether the entire song or just a couple of notes were being used. But, when the beloved comedy came out on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in 2022, the original scene was included.

Penelope Spheeris, the director of Wayne's World, told Billboard:

“We were told that we could only use two notes before we’d have to pay $100,000, so to sell that he’s gonna play ‘Stairway to Heaven’ in two notes is pretty difficult. So they had to go back in and edit a note or two out.”

But, now that Wayne's World has been released on Blu-ray and streaming, this joke is as funny as it was meant to be. Instead of Wayne playing the guitar poorly, Wayne is offering up some meta commentary on the fact that the rights to "Stairway to Heaven" won't be released. While the Scream franchise is known for its meta look at horror, Wayne's World is a funny and self-aware movie, too. It's always fun to rewatch a beloved '90s movie, but it's even more compelling to see this one again and think about the change made to this famous scene.

Of course, it's possible to think about this joke a few different ways, and some fans shared on Reddit that they thought the joke was that the Zeppelin song is "overplayed." Redditor @geltoid added, "Since its release, its been the 'go-to' song at guitar shops for people to play when they are testing out their guitars." That definitely works, too, but it's also fascinating to hear the story behind the song's inclusion (or exclusion, as the case might be) in the movie.

Will There Be A Wayne's World 3?

Garth Cassandra and Wayne in Wayne's World Diner

Many fans would love to see Wayne's World 3, but unfortunately, at the time of this writing, there are no plans for a third movie.

However, it sounds like Dana Carvey would be open to it. In March 2023, he was asked about Wayne's World 3, and he told PEOPLE:

"Yes, it is. I don't know. Maybe we'll do it in puppets. I'm not sure. I'm always game. Love Mike Myers. Just a brilliant guy."

Over a decade ago, fans heard that Mike Myers was writing Wayne's World 3, and the reported storyline was,

Wayne and Garth coping with the new era of music, transitioning from access cable to streaming internet (ala YouTube) and Wayne balancing his marriage to Cassandra.” However, Joblo.com reported that this was false.

While horror legacy sequels are popular right now, from Final Destination: Bloodlines to the upcoming I Know What You Did Last Summer, comedy fans are also hopeful that their favorite characters will return. Although no one is sure if Wayne's World 3 will ever happen, fans would love to see more of Wayne and Garth's goofy adventures.

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