Jackass Star Johnny Knoxville Says Upcoming Film Will Be the Last

The fifth installment of the stunt comedy franchise is set to premiere this summer.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Jackass star Johnny Knoxville has announced that the upcoming fifth film in the Jackass franchise will be the last, despite previous claims that Jackass Forever would be the final chapter. Knoxville, now 54, says Jackass 5 "will be absolutely awful" and that fans "should hope for" a "f*cking train wreck." The core Jackass cast, including Bam Margera, will reunite for one last compilation of stunts and pranks.

Why it matters

The Jackass franchise has been a cultural phenomenon for over 20 years, pushing the boundaries of comedy and stunt work. Fans have long debated whether each new film would truly be the last, and Knoxville's latest comments suggest this may finally be the end of an era for the iconic group of daredevils.

The details

Jackass 5 is set to premiere this summer, reuniting the core Jackass cast for one final round of outrageous stunts and pranks. Despite previous claims that Jackass Forever would be the franchise's swan song, Knoxville has now declared that the upcoming fifth installment "will be the last one." Knoxville, now 54, says the film "will be absolutely awful" and that fans "should hope for" a "f*cking train wreck." Even the controversial Bam Margera is set to appear in the film via never-before-seen archive footage.

  • Jackass 5 is set to premiere this summer on June 26, 2026.
  • Jackass Forever, previously thought to be the final film in the franchise, was released in 2022.

The players

Johnny Knoxville

The 54-year-old star and co-creator of the Jackass franchise, who has announced that the upcoming fifth film will be the last.

Bam Margera

A member of the core Jackass cast, who is set to appear in Jackass 5 via archive footage.

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What they’re saying

“This is the natural place to end. So it's going to be absolutely awful. You hope it doesn't go well at all! Should be a f*cking train wreck. That's what you should hope for. I think we designed it that way.”

— Johnny Knoxville (Rolling Stone)

What’s next

Jackass 5 is set to premiere in theaters on June 26, 2026, marking the final chapter in the iconic stunt comedy franchise.

The takeaway

After over two decades of pushing the boundaries of comedy and stunt work, the Jackass crew is finally ready to ride off into the sunset. Fans should expect one last wild ride filled with outrageous stunts and pranks, as the franchise comes to a close with what Knoxville promises will be an "absolutely awful" and "f*cking train wreck" of a finale.