Jackass 5 Is Official! Johnny Knoxville Returns for the Wildest, Most Painful Summer Ever

By ultapaltakhabar Jan 8, 2026 0

Bull attacks, broken ribs, middle-aged madness and zero shame — the Jackass crew is back as Paramount locks June 26 theatrical release

Not even a bull-induced brain hemorrhage, cracked ribs, or decades of self-inflicted chaos can keep Johnny Knoxville down. The original king of cinematic stupidity is officially back — and so is the Jackass franchise.

After weeks of speculation, cryptic social media teasers, and fan theories, it’s now confirmed: a brand-new Jackass movie is hitting theatres worldwide on June 26, courtesy of Paramount Pictures. Yes, this is Jackass 5, not a re-release, not a remix, not a nostalgia cash-grab — but an all-new theatrical installment that promises to push pain, stupidity, and endurance to levels no sane human would willingly attempt.

And naturally, Johnny Knoxville is leading the charge.

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Jackass Is Back — And It’s Not Slowing Down

The announcement came via a deliberately vague yet explosive Instagram post jointly uploaded by Johnny Knoxville, the official Jackass account, and Gorilla Flicks, the production company founded by longtime franchise mastermind Jeff Tremaine.

The caption read like a drunken Southern toast to chaos:

“Well a wang dang and hot damn doodle, we are starting the year off with a bang. We wanted to let you know that this summer ‘Jackass’ is back!! We will see you in theatres June 26th. More to come but wanted you to hear it from us first!!”

No title was mentioned. No cast list was revealed. No stunts were teased. But fans knew exactly what it meant.

Jackass had returned.

Four Years After Jackass Forever, The Pain Continues

Jackass 5 arrives four years after 2022’s Jackass Forever, the film that proved two things beyond doubt:

Aging bodies hurt a lot more.
The Jackass crew absolutely does not care.

That fourth installment featured Knoxville being gored by an enraged bull, Danger Ehren covered in honey and trapped with a black bear, and Steve-O subjecting his most sensitive anatomy to bumblebees — because apparently, therapy is overrated.

Despite visible aging, slower recovery times, and hospital visits becoming routine, the franchise proved it still had global box office pull, critical goodwill, and a fiercely loyal fanbase spanning generations.

Teenagers laughed.
Thirty-somethings laughed harder.
Middle-aged fans laughed nervously while holding ice packs.

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Will The Original Jackass Crew Return?

As of now, the full cast of Jackass 5 has not been announced, but industry insiders expect several familiar faces to return.

The fourth film saw the return of most of the original crew, including:

Johnny Knoxville
Steve-O
Chris Pontius
Dave England
Wee Man
Danger Ehren

It also introduced a new generation of stunt lunatics, including:

Zach Holmes
Sean “Poopies” McInerney
Jasper Dolphin
Eric Manaka
Rachel Wolfson

That blend of old legends and reckless newcomers worked — injecting fresh energy while preserving the franchise’s deranged soul.

Expect Jackass 5 to follow a similar formula, with the veterans doing fewer stunts but still putting their bodies on the line in ways doctors strongly advise against.

Bam Margera: Almost Certainly Not Returning

One name fans continue to ask about is Bam Margera — and the answer appears painfully clear.

Bam was cut from Jackass Forever due to contract violations tied to substance abuse issues. Since then, his relationship with the franchise has remained fractured.

In a recent press interaction, Bam bluntly stated:

“You couldn’t offer me enough money to want to do another ‘Jackass.’”

While the Jackass universe thrives on chaos, this is one comeback that seems increasingly unlikely.

Why Jackass Still Works in 2026

What makes Jackass unique isn’t just the stunts — it’s the honesty.

There are no CGI shortcuts.
No superhero costumes.
No fake blood.
No safety nets.

Just real people doing incredibly stupid things on camera and suffering the consequences in real time.

In his review of Jackass Forever, veteran critic Owen Gleiberman perfectly captured the franchise’s strange immortality, noting that the crew — now well into their late 40s and early 50s — are no longer just jackassing.

They’re fighting time itself.

They’re raging against aging bodies.
They’re defying maturity.
They’re refusing to grow up — and audiences love them for it.

Johnny Knoxville: Still the Face of Pain

Johnny Knoxville remains the heart, soul, and primary human crash-test dummy of the franchise.

Over the years, his injuries have included:

Multiple concussions
Broken ribs
Torn ligaments
Brain hemorrhages
Bull attacks
Electrocutions
And injuries doctors can’t even explain

And yet, here he is again — smiling, bleeding, laughing, and walking into danger for the sake of comedy.

At this point, Jackass isn’t just entertainment.
It’s endurance art.

Paramount’s Summer Gamble — And Likely Win

By locking June 26 as a wide theatrical release, Paramount Pictures is betting big on nostalgia, chaos, and the undying appeal of physical comedy.

And the bet makes sense.

In an era dominated by CGI spectacles and franchise fatigue, Jackass remains refreshingly raw. It doesn’t pretend to be important cinema. It just wants to make you laugh, cringe, and question humanity.

And sometimes, that’s exactly what audiences want.

What To Expect From Jackass 5

While details are under wraps, fans can safely expect:

Even more dangerous stunts
A mix of veteran pain and rookie stupidity
Practical effects only
Zero dignity
And a runtime filled with moments that will make you look away — and then rewind

One thing is certain: nobody involved is pretending this is safe, responsible, or sensible.

That’s the point.

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