Johnny Knoxville announces Jackass 5!

"Jackass Forever" wasn't the end: the chaos troupe is returning with a new movie! Johnny Knoxville has now announced another "Jackass" part on Instagram. As before, Jeff Tremaine will be directing. Whether other well-known members such as Steve-O, Jason "Wee Man" Acuña, Danger Ehren and Dave England will also be involved again is still unclear.

The last installment to date, "Jackass Forever", was released in 2022 and was the first to reflect the advanced age of the original cast, while also introducing new faces. A return of this younger generation is also very likely in the fifth film. The announcement of "Jackass 5" came as quite a surprise, as the film was apparently produced behind closed doors. Accordingly, no information or stunts from the filming have been revealed so far. The US cinema release is scheduled for June 26, 2026.

The cult status of Jackass: More than just pain and chaos

When "Jackass" first aired on MTV in the early 2000s, the format seemed like a short-lived provocation. A group of young men used their own bodies to perform absurd, dangerous and often painful stunts – with no safety net, no story and no regard for losses. But what began as a niche format quickly developed into a pop-cultural phenomenon. Today, "Jackass" is considered a cult series whose influence extends far beyond television and cinema.

A simple concept with maximum impact

The success of "Jackass" is based on a very simple idea: people voluntarily do extremely stupid things – and film themselves doing them. There is no classic dramaturgy, no distribution of roles and no moral message. It was precisely this reduction to the essentials that made the series so unique. Viewers knew at all times that the pain was real and that no one was playing a role. In a media landscape full of scripts and productions, "Jackass" seemed radically honest.

Authenticity instead of acting

A key reason for its cult status is the credibility of the people involved. Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Bam Margera, Chris Pontius and the rest of the crew never appeared as stars, but as normal guys with an unusually high pain threshold. They laughed at themselves, failed publicly and showed no fear of looking ridiculous. This self-irony created a closeness to the audience that classic comedy formats rarely achieve.

Friendship as the foundation of chaos

As brutal as many of the stunts were, at its core "Jackass" always told a story of friendship. The chemistry within the group was palpable and crucial to its success. Despite all the nastiness, pranks and injuries, cohesion was always at the forefront. The members trusted each other blindly, which was indispensable in sometimes life-threatening actions. This feeling of togetherness made the series emotionally tangible for many fans.

The mouthpiece of a rebellious generation

"Jackass" perfectly captured the zeitgeist of the early 2000s. In a phase of increasing social norms, pressure to perform and growing expectations of young people, the show acted as an outlet. It celebrated failure, imperfection and the deliberate crossing of boundaries. For many viewers, "Jackass" became a symbol of a generation that did not want to take itself seriously - and was taken seriously precisely because of this.

The step onto the big screen

With "Jackass: The Movie" (2002), the team ventured into the cinema – and proved that the concept also worked outside of television. The film was not a classic movie, but a consistent extension of the show with a bigger budget and a higher degree of escalation. The later sequels "Jackass: Number Two" (2006) and "Jackass 3D" (2010) further enhanced this approach and turned the films into event experiences that fans celebrated together in theaters.

Ageing, vulnerability and surprising depth

With "Jackass Forever" at the latest, it became clear that time does not stop at this troupe either. Aged bodies, slower reflexes and visible scars came into focus. But instead of damaging the cult, this gave the series a new level. The film addressed transience, farewell and responsibility without losing its typical humor. This made "Jackass" not only nostalgic, but also surprisingly reflective.

A fan base that keeps the cult alive

The cult status of "Jackass" lives on to this day thanks to its fans. Legendary stunts, iconic quotes and running gags are passed on in social media, memes and conversations. The series is firmly anchored in the collective memory and is recommended across generations. "Jackass" is less a self-contained work than a shared experience.

Conclusion: Why Jackass remains timeless

The cult status of "Jackass" stems from a rare mixture of authenticity, friendship, rebellion and self-irony. The series shows that entertainment does not have to be perfect or morally correct to have a lasting effect. Precisely because "Jackass" is so raw, honest and painful, it has secured a firm place in pop culture – and is unlikely to lose it in the future.