If you thought broken ribs, brain hemorrhages, and angry animals were enough to slow them down—think again. The Jackass crew is gearing up for another big-screen return, with a brand-new film officially set to release on June 26, four years after their last cinematic outing.
While Johnny Knoxville kept things teasingly vague at first, the message is now clear: Jackass is back in theatres this summer. The announcement was shared via Instagram by Knoxville, the official Jackass account, and Gorilla Flicks, the banner founded by longtime collaborator Jeff Tremaine.
Though the post doesn’t explicitly label the project Jackass 5, industry confirmation makes it clear this is a completely new movie, not a rerelease or anniversary cut.
What the Announcement Said
The caption—very much in classic Jackass spirit—read:
“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!!”
The film will release wide in theatres via Paramount Pictures, continuing the studio’s long association with the franchise.
Where We Left Off After ‘Jackass Forever’
The new film arrives four years after Jackass Forever, a chapter that proved the crew was still very much committed to pain, chaos, and spectacular stupidity.
That installment featured:
- Johnny Knoxville getting wrecked by an enraged bull
- Steve-O enduring bees on his most sensitive areas
- Danger Ehren being covered in honey and facing off with a black bear
It also marked a passing of the torch, welcoming newer faces like Zach Holmes, Sean “Poopies” McInerney, Jasper Dolphin, Eric Manaka, and Rachel Wolfson, while keeping the original crew front and center.
Why Jackass Still Works
What started as a chaotic MTV show has become a decades-spanning franchise that somehow keeps finding an audience. The original teenage fans have grown into middle-aged adults—still laughing at the same brand of absurd punishment—while a new generation of teens keeps discovering it for the first time.
In a 2022 review, Variety summed it up best: the Jackass crew may be older, but they haven’t mellowed. If anything, the commitment to increasingly ridiculous, masochistic stunts has only hardened into a strange kind of legacy.
They’re no longer just pulling pranks—they’re defending a way of life.
What to Expect From the New Film
Plot details are being kept tightly under wraps, but if history is any guide, audiences can expect:
- Bigger stunts
- Familiar faces
- New blood taking even bigger risks
- And Johnny Knoxville once again testing the limits of human durability
With the release locked for June 26, more updates—including the official title, cast lineup, and first footage—are expected in the coming months.
Final Words
Jackass returning in 2026 isn’t about nostalgia—it’s about defiance. Defiance of age, common sense, and basic self-preservation. Love it or hate it, there’s still nothing else quite like it. And judging by this announcement, Johnny Knoxville and company aren’t done smashing themselves into pop culture just yet.
Brace yourselves. Summer just got a lot more painful.
