Johnny Knoxville Confirms ‘Jackass 5’ Will Be the Last

After more than two decades of dangerous stunts and shocking pranks, Johnny Knoxville has confirmed that Jackass 5 will be the final installment in the franchise. The news comes as production ramps up for the film, slated for release on June 26th.

The Complete of an Era

In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Knoxville stated, “This will be the last one. This is the natural place to end.” He acknowledged the chaotic spirit of the franchise, expressing a somewhat ironic hope for the film’s reception: “You hope it doesn’t head well at all! Should be a f–king train wreck. That’s what you should hope for. I consider we designed it that way.”

From MTV to the Big Screen

The Jackass franchise originated as an MTV series that ran from 2000 to 2001, created by Knoxville, Jeff Tremaine, and Spike Jonze. It evolved from low-fi videos featured in Big Brother magazine, where Knoxville initially performed stunts like self-tasing and testing bulletproof vests. The series quickly gained a cult following and spawned multiple feature films and spin-offs, becoming a global phenomenon.

What to Expect from Jackass 5

Knoxville has indicated that Jackass 5 will deliver exactly what fans have arrive to expect from the franchise: outrageous and ill-advised stunts. As he put it, “It’s going to be terrible for them.” Entertainment Weekly reported that Knoxville, now 54, feels this is a natural conclusion to the series.

Looking Ahead

With production underway, Jackass 5 promises to be a fitting, albeit chaotic, end to a groundbreaking franchise that redefined stunt entertainment. Fans can anticipate the crew pushing their limits one last time when the film hits theaters on June 26th.