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Bilge Ebiri argues that Jackass: Best and Last isn’t truly the best or the last; it’s a patchwork, nostalgia-soaked compilation that leans on aging and mortality, with Johnny Knoxville’s teary farewell feeling more performative than earnest, leaving open the possibility that the franchise may return.”
Variety debuts the trailer for Jackass 5, titled Jackass: Best and Last, announcing a June 26 theatrical release. The film brings back Johnny Knoxville and the original team for one final round of painful stunts, including tasers and other hazards; Knoxville says he’s reached his concussion limit and can’t risk head injuries anymore, though the others may continue. The movie traces Jackass from its MTV roots 26 years ago and features Bam Margera, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Wee Man, Dave England, Preston Lacy and Ehren McGhehey.
In a Rolling Stone interview, Johnny Knoxville looks back on a quarter-century of Jackass, recounting the era’s iconic bull stunts, brutal injuries, and multiple concussions, while signaling that Jackass 5 could be the crew’s last film. He also opens up about aging, his family, and embracing therapy to manage the thrill-seeking mindset, all while underscoring the enduring camaraderie that keeps the franchise going as filming for the new installment approaches this summer.
Johnny Knoxville says Jackass 5 will be the last installment, calling it the natural place to end the franchise; the film is slated for a June 26 theatrical release, and he quips it will be a total train wreck as fans brace for closure after Jackass Forever.