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Paramount's Jackass: Best and Last Set for June 2026 Release

4/29/2026

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Jackass Returns

Paramount announced Jackass: Best and Last will open in U.S. theaters on June 26, 2026 while teases taser and “Escape Room From Hell”.
Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Bam Margera, Chris Pontius, Jason “Wee Man” Acuña, Dave England, Preston Lacy and Ehren McGhehey return in Best and Last, marketed as farewell and mixing stunts with montage, while Knoxville suffered brain hemorrhage, concussion, broken wrist, rib in Jackass Forever, which earned nearly $80 million worldwide.

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Jackout Premiere

The trailer confirms that “Jackout: Best and Last” will debut on June 26, 2026 exclusively in large-format theaters, with no streaming.
The teaser introduces new performers Rachel Wolfson, Jasper Dolphin, Compston Wilson, Sean McInerney and Zach Holmes, expanding the franchise’s lineup.
Marketing language describes the film as a “skull-rattling hurrah” where the cast “weaponises stupidity for entertainment,” signaling an over-the-top tone.
Paramount’s strategy emphasizes a theatrical-only, “big-screen carnival” experience, reinforcing the “final farewell” narrative.

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Knoxville Film Release

Johnny Knoxville’s upcoming film Jackass: Best and Last will debut exclusively in large-format theaters, prompting debate over age-appropriate viewing and rating challenges.
Critics say the extreme stunts push content “over the line,” raising concerns about brand fatigue, audience trust, and heightened scrutiny from censorship boards.
Industry analysts note the theatrical-only release could influence future distribution of similarly controversial material.

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Jackass Returns

Paramount announced Jackass: Best and Last will open in U.S. theaters on June 26, 2026 while teases taser and “Escape Room From Hell”.
Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Bam Margera, Chris Pontius, Jason “Wee Man” Acuña, Dave England, Preston Lacy and Ehren McGhehey return in Best and Last, marketed as farewell and mixing stunts with montage, while Knoxville suffered brain hemorrhage, concussion, broken wrist, rib in Jackass Forever, which earned nearly $80 million worldwide.

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