diff --git a/release.py b/release.py
index 5546228a..79ba18eb 100755
--- a/release.py
+++ b/release.py
@@ -568,7 +568,10 @@ def bump(tag: Tag) -> None:
 
     print("Bumped revision")
     if extra_work:
-        print("configure.ac has changed; re-run autotools!")
+        if ask_question("configure.ac has changed; run 'make regen-configure'?"):
+            run_cmd(["make", "regen-configure"])
+        else:
+            print("configure.ac has changed; re-run autotools!")
     print("Please commit and use --tag")