“Wang dang and hot damn doodle.”
I’m staring at my phone trying to process that sentence because it’s either lyrics to a forgotten country song or the warning sign that Johnny Knoxville is about to concuss himself for my entertainment again. Turns out, it’s both.
Jackass 5 confirmed is real. It’s happening. June 26. Paramount. Theaters. And honestly my anxiety isn’t ready.
Knoxville dropped the bomb via Instagram: “We wanted to let you know that this summer ‘Jackass’ is back!! We will see you in theatres June 26th.” Variety confirmed shortly after.
My first thought was: Wait, didn’t the last one feel like a retirement party?
My second thought was: I don’t care, take my money.
The June 26 Date Is A Choice
Paramount isn’t hiding this on streaming in January. They’re giving Jackass 5 a prime summer slot. That’s confident. That’s “we know you want to watch Steve-O get hit in the face with a tetherball” energy.
Jackass Forever dropped in 2021. We watched Knoxville get gored by a bull. Knocked out cold by a cannon. It felt final. It felt like they survived, barely, and should probably stop.
But apparently, the itch didn’t go away.
The Director Question
No word yet on who’s behind the camera. Jeff Tremaine directed the first four—safe bet he returns.
But I have this specific, nagging dream that Spike Jonze steps up. He’s been a collaborator since day one, lurking in old-man makeup, laughing while someone staples their tongue to a table. Imagine the guy who made Her directing Jackass 5. The tonal whiplash would be incredible.
What’s Living in My Head Rent-Free
The “Wang Dang” — I cannot get over Knoxville’s caption. It’s the most “cool dad trying to be cool but is actually legitimately cool” phrasing I’ve ever seen.
The Turnaround — If they’re releasing in June, this thing is either already shot or filming right now. Someone is currently getting hit in the groin as I type this.
The Cast — No official list yet, but if the new class from Forever (Poopies, Jasper, Zach) isn’t back to take hits for the OGs, I’m rioting.
The Bull — If Knoxville gets near a bull again I am walking out of the theater. (I am not walking out of the theater.)
FAQ: Jackass 5 Confirmed Details
Why is everyone worried about Jackass 5 happening?
Because Johnny Knoxville is 54 and suffered serious injuries in the last film. The vibe online is a mix of pure hype and genuine concern for their physical well-being—which is basically the Jackass brand in a nutshell.
Will Spike Jonze direct the new movie?
No confirmation yet. Jeff Tremaine is the likely candidate since he helmed the first four. But Jonze has been a producer and collaborator since day one, so the dream that he takes the reins isn’t impossible.
My timeline is currently melting down arguing about whether Jackass 3D is better than Number Two and I need to go defend the High Five stunt so—
