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Johnny Knoxville Rules Out Head-Impact Stunts for 'Jackass 5' as Film Sets June 26 Release

The new installment mixes fresh material with unreleased footage, with Bam Margera set to appear only via archives.

Overview

  • Knoxville said on the Books That Changed My Life podcast that he cannot do anything that risks another concussion and will avoid any head impacts.
  • He noted he is "way over" his limit for concussions after a 2022 bull stunt in Jackass Forever that caused a brain hemorrhage, a concussion, a broken wrist, and a broken rib.
  • Paramount Pictures has scheduled Jackass 5 to open in theaters on June 26, 2026.
  • Variety reports the film will feature new content alongside never-before-seen archival footage.
  • Original cast member Bam Margera is expected to appear only in archival material and is not slated to film new stunts.