Full Breakdown
Jackass: Best and Last — The Franchise’s Final Film
6/27/2026, 6:30:48 AM
Release: “Jackass: Best and Last” Hits Theaters
The fifth and final Jackass movie opened in June 2026. Marketed as a culmination of the series, it mixes newly filmed stunts with a “best-of” reel and previously unaired footage.
Background: 25 Years of Stunt Comedy
Jackass launched on MTV in 2000, created by Johnny Knoxville, Jeff Tremaine and Spike Jonze, and grew into five theatrical releases starting in 2002, forming a long-running documentary-style franchise.
Cast: Original Crew, New Additions, and Archive Appearances
Returning members include Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Ehren McGhehey, Dave England, Jason “Wee Man” Acuña, Chris Pontius and the late Ryan Dunn. Newer performers from “Jackass Forever” – Jasper Dolphin, Rachel Wolfson, Zach Holmes and Sean “Poopies” McInerney – appear alongside archival clips of Bam Margera, who does not attend the premiere.
Film Content: Stunts, Clip Reel, and Unseen Early Segments
Half the runtime is a clip reel with iconic moments like Knoxville’s 1998 bullet-proof-vest gun stunt. New material adds a puppet-show gag with McGhehey, England and Acuña, a prostate-exam sketch, a colonoscopy-prep Twister game, and Poopies’ shock-collar balance-beam stunt. The premiere featured a drone display spelling “FART.”
Reception and Criticism
The Los Angeles Times called the film “under-whelmingly tame,” citing forced guffaws and little suspense. NME gave three stars, noting Knoxville’s “misty-eyed” farewell. The National Desk called it nostalgic but a “bait-and-switch” for viewers wanting new material. Critics flagged the reliance on old clips and limited innovation as a cash-grab.
Official Production Rationale
Producers say the film was meant to “sum up the entire legacy” of Jackass, showcasing the crew’s aging and honoring Ryan Dunn and Bam Margera. Including newer cast members is framed as a bridge to the next generation.
Conflicting Reports on Bam Margera
Sources confirm Margera appears via archival footage, but interviews note his refusal to attend the premiere and lingering resentment over his 2020 dismissal from “Jackass Forever.” Legal disputes settled in 2022 remain partially unresolved.
Verbatim Quotes
- “A pineapple!” — Jason “Wee Man” Acuña
- “It was wonderful that he agreed to be featured in this at all,” — Steve-O, TMZ TV Podcast
- “I think we all wish that he could recognize what happened the last time around,” — Steve-O
- “The stunt artist, who had his own sobriety issues, then shared, "What I've learned from my recovery is that one of the most endearing things a person can do to earn random people's respect is to admit they were wrong.” — Steve-O
- “NME gave Jackass: First And Last a three-star review, concluding: “With ‘My Way’ playing, Knoxville, the leader of these merry pranksters, looks misty-eyed as he’s confronted by the fact this chapter of his life is over.” — NME review
What’s Next
“Jackass: Best and Last” ends the main film series, but the brand continues through spin-offs such as “Viva La Bam” and “Wildboyz,” indicating ongoing activity beyond the final film.
