These days, the Jackass brand may seem pretty bog standard, but you just had to be there in 2000. There’s something to be said for the cultural phenomenon the property represents, as its gross-out, slapstick, violent pranks quickly repulsed adults and kept kids glued to their sets.
While the Jackass TV show was a brief but important point in pop culture, it has found a lasting impact and a prolonged life thanks to films. The Jackass film series will tickle your funny bone, but the stunts will shatter it. So rather than trying these at home, here’s a quick list of every Jackass movie and where you can watch them on Pluto TV, Paramount+, and more. With Jackass 5 set to hit theaters on June 26, 2026, it’s the perfect time to get acquainted with Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, and the rest of the Jackass crew.
Jackass: The Movie (2002)
Officially, Jackass ended because creator Johnny Knoxville was unhappy with MTV’s censorship policies and didn’t believe the show would survive much longer on MTV. But the popularity was too great to let a hastily released finale be the end, and a movie made for a perfect endcap.
Jackass: The Movie is the show cranked up to 11, although it’s not quite as over-the-top as you may think. A lot of the stunts just involve the guys acting like fools around Japan, but it is beloved by fans for some unforgettable bits, including Knoxville’s infamous golf cart flip that left him with a concussion, and Ryan Dunn hiding toy cars inside himself before going in for X-rays. If you love the original Jackass series and want bigger and better antics from the crew, this is the best place to start.
Jackass Number Two (2006)
Jackass: The Movie was a hit, and while MTV had seen its share of success with spin-offs and spiritual successors like Viva La Bam (2003) and Wildboyz (2003), it only made sense for a sequel. Jackass Number Two hit theaters in 2006. While it was hardly a critical darling, fans flocked to theaters, resulting in Number Two making more money than its predecessor.
Number Two stands out because it’s probably more well-known for its extended cut release, Jackass 2.5 (2007). Consisting of additional stunts shot before and after production of Jackass Number Two, the extended cut is best known for what is perhaps the franchise’s most controversial and infamous stunt, “How to Milk a Horse.” Watch this one if you want to be shocked, disgusted, and left slightly scarred.
Jackass 3D (2010)
By the late 2000s, studios were convinced everyone wanted 3D. With Johnny Knoxville announcing a new Jackass, it was inevitable that the film itself would be a 3D release. The result was the aptly titled Jackass 3D, which hit theaters in 2010. Jackass 3D impressed fans and critics alike with its gross-out humor and wild stunts, and managed to become the highest-grossing film in the franchise.
Unlike its predecessors, Jackass 3D featured a number of stunts that took advantage of the 3D format, like a bull chasing Johnny Knoxville, a game of tetherball involving a beehive, and one instance of an RC helicopter being flown around while tied to Chris Pontius’ junk. Despite the ingenuity, it would be the last proper Jackass production for some time, making it ideal to revisit for some nostalgia.
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa (2013)
Three years after the success of Jackass 3D, it seemed like the Jackass concept may have died. Johnny Knoxville revived the IP for a new spin-off film and something completely different. Instead of stunts, Knoxville put together a film with a narrative arc, using hidden camera segments and bystander reactions to generate the movie’s story and comedy.
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa follows an 86-year-old man saddled with taking care of his grandson. Knoxville, in heavy old age makeup, along with child actor Jackson Nicoll, got up to some Jackass-adjacent stunts, like going to a strip club, pestering bar patrons, and crashing weddings in a film that critics and fans found okay. However, if you’re looking for the gross-out, bone-breaking humor of Jackass, this isn’t going to scratch that itch. You’ll want to rewind to Jackass 3D or Jackass 2.5 for that.
Jackass Forever (2022)
Fans were appropriately surprised to learn that a new Jackass was in the works as 2020 approached, given how long the franchise had been dormant and considering the cast was pushing 50. Nevertheless, the franchise celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2022 with Jackass Forever. The film’s tinge of nostalgia gave it favorable reviews and a moderately successful box office.
Ultimately, Jackass Forever is another instance of a film in the series being marred by behind-the-scenes stories. The movie marked the final appearance of Bam Margera, who was fired after violating a contract clause related to substance abuse. It was also presented as the final Jackass film, though Knoxville has since announced that Jackass 5 is in development and set to release in the summer of 2026. While anyone can enjoy Jackass Forever, its true target audience is the longtime franchise fans looking to see their favorite cast of characters back in action.
