Jackass returns: knoxville and margera fuel final, explosively chaotic ride

The stench of gasoline, regret, and sheer, unadulterated mayhem is back. Paramount Pictures unleashed the first trailer for Jackass: Best and Last, promising a final, gloriously destructive hurrah from Johnny Knoxville and the crew – and, surprisingly, a resurrected Bam Margera.

A dose of nostalgia and new pain

The trailer, a two-minute barrage of self-inflicted trauma, leans heavily into the franchise’s legacy, splicing in clips from past disasters – electric chairs, bulls, the works – while hinting at a more contemporary approach. It’s less Jackass Forever and more a desperate, last-ditch attempt to out-shock themselves. Knoxville, Steve-O, Pontius, and Wee Man are already demonstrating a penchant for increasingly elaborate (and likely agonizing) stunts – think repurposed robots and creatively applied shock collars. This isn't a farewell tour; it's a demolition derby.

But the biggest shock? The return of Bam Margera, appearing in archival footage from Jackass 3D and, intriguingly, a recreation of the infamous ‘Silence of the Lambs’ sketch from Jackass 5. The trailer offers a glimpse of a younger Margera, setting the stage for a potentially significant, though currently undefined, role in the film. It’s a welcome, if somewhat belated, addition to the chaos.

“Johnny Knoxville and the gang return for one final fling at the big screen,” the official description declares, promising “all-new stunts and stupidity along with the greatest hits and biggest laughs from the past.” Let’s be clear: this isn’t about subtlety. This is about pushing boundaries, shattering expectations, and collecting a truly impressive collection of bruises. The film is slated for a June 26, 2026 release – a date that feels both impossibly distant and terrifyingly imminent.

While the specifics of Margera’s involvement remain shrouded in a layer of calculated ambiguity, the trailer confirms one undeniable truth: audiences will flock to Jackass: Best and Last simply to witness the crew’s continued dedication to self-harm. Forget critical acclaim; this is about surviving the spectacle.