Jackass: Best and Last (2026)

Jackass: Best and Last is directed by Jeff Tremaine, who has guided the franchise since the beginning, and stars Johnny Knoxville alongside many of the familiar faces that helped make Jackass such a cultural phenomenon. Marketed as both a farewell and a celebration, the film splits its focus between archival footage and newly filmed material. While the nostalgic moments remind audiences why the series became so popular, the heavy reliance on older footage makes the movie feel less like a proper sequel and more like a retrospective with a few new additions.

Johnny Knoxville, known for Jackass and Bad Grandpa, remains the face of the franchise and still brings his usual enthusiasm and willingness to suffer for entertainment. Even as age has clearly slowed some of the more dangerous stunts, Knoxville continues to provide the energy and personality that holds the film together. His presence helps maintain the spirit of the earlier entries, even when the material itself feels less ambitious.

Unfortunately, several members of the cast are given very little to do. Preston Lacy, who has long been one of the franchise's dependable contributors, barely participates in either the stunts or comedy segments. Likewise, Rachel Wolfson, who joined the newer generation of performers, is largely sidelined. Their limited involvement makes the ensemble feel incomplete and leaves portions of the cast feeling underutilized.

The newly filmed material is noticeably tamer than what longtime fans may expect. The stunts and skits rarely reach the level of danger, absurdity, or shock that defined earlier films. There is an understandable sense that the cast is becoming more cautious as they grow older, and while that is perfectly reasonable, it does affect the energy of the film. The result is a movie that often feels restrained compared to the chaos that made the franchise famous.

Overall, Jackass: Best and Last works best as a farewell and a reminder of what the series accomplished rather than as a major new installment. The archival footage provides some of the biggest laughs, while the newer material struggles to reach the same heights. For longtime fans, there is still enjoyment to be found, but the film never fully recaptures the reckless spirit of its predecessors. Jackass: Best and Last serves as a respectable goodbye, even if it plays things much safer than expected. Result: C+

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