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Paramount Sets June 2026 Release for Jackass: Best and Last

4/29/2026

Summary

Jackass Announces Finale

Paramount will release Jackass: Best and Last, the fifth and final film, in U.S. theaters on June 26, 2026.
Original cast members return as the trailer shows stunts like Tasers, an “Escape Room From Hell,” a shock collar, a bungee-tethered porta-potty and a robot named Larry.
Producer Jeff Tremaine and Gorilla Flicks announced the film with Johnny Knoxville on the official Jackass Instagram account.

Summary

Jackass Debuts Clayface

Paramount leveraged the Jackass trailer to debut the first look at DC’s upcoming horror-thriller “Clayface.”
The trailer, released on April 28, 2026 on the official Jackass Instagram and YouTube channels, recorded more than 5 million combined views in its first 24 hours.
The promo introduced newcomers Rachel Wolfson, Jasper Dolphin, Compston Wilson, Sean McInerney and Zach Holmes, signaling a generational shift as the franchise concludes.

Summary

Jackass Opens

The fifth Jackass film is scheduled to open on June 26.
The movie features legendary, disgusting, dangerous and hilarious stunts that shock audiences on the big screen.
The theatrical setting, with strangers laughing together, is presented as essential to the film’s appeal and worth the ticket price.
Fan anticipation has persisted, making the release a highly anticipated cultural event.

History

Historical Context

When MTV launched the stunt-comedy series Jackass in October 2000, it sparked a cultural phenomenon that redefined televised risk entertainment audience. Creator Jeff Tremaine and star Johnny Knoxville drew an average of 2.5 million viewers per episode, prompting Paramount Pictures to negotiate a lucrative film deal. Now, in 2026, Paramount releases Jackass: Best and Last on June 26, using Instagram to debut DC’s Clayface trailer, mirroring the series’ viral push. The finale’s cross-media strategy signals how stunt franchises now anchor blockbuster tie-ins, shaping future across entertainment marketing and audience engagement.

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Jackass Announces Finale

Paramount will release Jackass: Best and Last, the fifth and final film, in U.S. theaters on June 26, 2026.
Original cast members return as the trailer shows stunts like Tasers, an “Escape Room From Hell,” a shock collar, a bungee-tethered porta-potty and a robot named Larry.
Producer Jeff Tremaine and Gorilla Flicks announced the film with Johnny Knoxville on the official Jackass Instagram account.

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