Full Breakdown
Jackass: Best and Last – The Final Ride of a 26-Year Stunt-Comedy Franchise
4/28/2026, 6:00:37 AM
Core Event: Trailer Release and Final Film Confirmed
Paramount Pictures released the trailer for Jackass: Best and Last, the fifth and announced final entry in the series. The teaser premiered at CinemaCon and online in April 2026. The film is slated for a theatrical opening on June 26, 2026. The announcement included an Instagram post by Johnny Knoxville, the official Jackass account, and Gorilla Flicks.
Background, Legacy, and Numbers
The franchise launched as an MTV series in 2000-01, created by Johnny Knoxville, Jeff Tremaine, and Spike Jonze. It grew into four theatrical releases—*Jackass: The Movie* (2002), *Jackass Number Two* (2006), *Jackass 3D* (2010) and *Jackass Forever* (2022)—plus spin-offs like *Bad Grandpa*. The first film grossed $79 million worldwide; *Jackass Forever* topped $80 million; total franchise revenue exceeds $500 million. Core performers include Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Jason “Wee Man” Acuña, Dave England, Preston Lacy and Ehren McGhehey, with newer members Zach Holmes, Dark Shark (Compston Wilson), Poopies (Sean McInerney) and Rachel Wolfson in the final picture.
Official Statements & Responses
Paramount described the film as a joyously raucous celebration of the series. The Instagram note expressed excitement about the upcoming release and confirmed the June 26 theatrical date. The official logline promises new stunts alongside the franchise’s greatest hits. The trailer opens with a disclaimer warning that the stunts are performed by professionals and should not be attempted at home.
Criticism & Opposition
Commentary highlights that the franchise’s stunts have been described as ill-advised, off-color, and downright problematic, prompting safety concerns. The mandatory disclaimer reinforces the warning against imitation.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on whether Bam Margera appears in the final film. Deadline, Nerdtropolis, and the official logline list him among returning cast, while Variety, ScreenRant, and the trailer description omit his name. No source confirms his participation definitively.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I can’t do anything where I can get another concussion,” — Johnny Knoxville, *Books That Changed My Life* podcast
- “Well a wang dang and hot damn doodle, we are starting the year off with a bang,” — Jackass Instagram post
- “No, I’m not in touch with my emotions.” — Chris Pontius, interview excerpt
- “It's time to relive the best and experience the last,” — Trailer description
- “Featuring all-new stunts and stupidity along with the greatest hits and biggest laughs from the past, Jackass: Best and Last is a joyously raucous celebration of all the mischievous camaraderie that you’ve come to love and expect from these idiots over the past 25 years,” — Official logline
What’s Next
Jeff Tremaine will direct the finale. Johnny Knoxville confirmed there will be no post-film unused-footage compilation, a first since the original movie. As June approaches, promotion will focus on the theatrical event, framing the release as the concluding celebration of a two-decade-long stunt-comedy legacy.
