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Jackass 5 Sets June 26, 2026 Release as Johnny Knoxville Ignites Summer Slate
Johnny Knoxville has once again proven that not even bull-induced brain trauma or broken ribs can slow his stunt-fueled momentum. The legendary entertainer announced on Instagram that Jackass 5 will release wide in theaters on June 26, 2026, courtesy of Paramount Pictures, marking the franchise’s return to the big screen four years after Jackass Forever dominated global box offices.
The announcement came with Johnny Knoxville’s signature flair. His caption 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 post was shared jointly by Knoxville, the official Jackass account, and Gorilla Flicks alongside Gorilla Flicks-linked collaborators, fueling speculation and excitement across social platforms.
A Franchise Built on Bone-Breaking Legacy
Born on MTV in 2000, Jackass evolved into a film juggernaut starting in 2002. The franchise now spans four core films, a fiction comedy spinoff, and 2013’s Bad Grandpa — also starring Knoxville. Collectively, the core movies have earned over $416 million worldwide, cementing the IP as one of Paramount’s most enduring cult-commercial hybrids.
Jackass Forever (2022) debuted to a strong $23.1M opening weekend, closing at $57.7M domestic and north of $80M globally, proving that audiences across generations still crave fearless physical comedy.
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Immaturity Evolves, Audience Expands
What began with reckless teenage fandom has matured into a cultural phenomenon embraced by “immature middle-aged people — plus a whole lot of new immature teenagers,” a demographic mix that Jackass 5 is poised to weaponize for summer 2026. The franchise thrives not on youth alone, but on shared nostalgia, viral shock value, and a universal appetite for prank-driven mayhem.
The 2026 Paramount Push & Knoxville’s Strategic Timing
Paramount, aiming to scale to 15 annual releases in 2026, now counts 10 confirmed titles on the ComScore system, with Primate opening the slate this Friday. Knoxville’s reveal adds critical blockbuster heft to the studio’s mid-year calendar, positioning Jackass 5 as a tentpole summer asset capable of theatrical pull and meme-economy domination.
While plot and stunt details remain undisclosed, insiders and franchise patterns suggest:
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Life-risking physical comedy
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Grotesque, elaborate pranks
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Stunt innovation blended with celebrity cameos
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Social-media-ready moments engineered for virality
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A new wave of outrageous summer content
Given the franchise’s history — bulls, bears, bees, honey-drenched confrontations — Jackass 5 is expected to raise the bar on shock, comedy, and cringe-bravery.
Knoxville is back. The gang is back. And summer 2026?
It won’t just be raining movies — it’ll be Make It Pain. Make It Viral. Make It, Jackass.
