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Final 'Jackass' Film Premieres in Hollywood, Marks End of Long-Running Franchise

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Jackass: Best and Last — The Final Chapter

The fifth installment of the Jackass franchise, titled Jackass: Best and Last, premiered Wednesday night at the Paramount Theater in Hollywood. The cast and crew have confirmed that this installment concludes the series.

Film Details

The project includes a combination of new stunts and retrospective footage from the franchise's history. The series began as a television program on MTV in 2000, originating from stunts performed by Johnny Knoxville for the skateboarding magazine Big Brother, before expanding into a film franchise in 2002.

Director Jeff Tremaine stated that the decision to make Jackass: Best and Last the final film was made during production. Cast member Steve-O described the film as a representation of the group's progression from youth to their 50s. Knoxville stated that he cried on the last day of filming, acknowledging the series' conclusion.

Premiere Event

The event at the Paramount Theater featured a black-tie optional dress code, with decorations including candelabras and floral arrangements. A pianist wearing only underwear and angel wings performed classical renditions of songs by Zara Larsson and Rihanna.

Attendees

Celebrity guests included:

  • Pedro Pascal
  • Paris Jackson
  • Inde Navarrette
  • Tyler the Creator
  • Max Greenfield
  • Johnny Bananas
  • Jon Watts
  • Sarah Sherman

Remarks

Before the screening, director Jeff Tremaine, producer Spike Jonze, and cast member Johnny Knoxville addressed the audience. Jonze noted that the franchise has spanned 26 years and described the premiere as a special occasion for presenting the film to the audience.

Afterparty

The afterparty included food items such as penis-shaped pasta, chocolate-covered bananas, and a butt-shaped ice luge used for serving espresso martinis. An 11-minute drone show displayed imagery from the franchise, including a port-a-potty, the word "FART," a shopping cart, and Knoxville on a red rocket.

Franchise Background

  • The first film earned approximately $80 million worldwide against a $5 million budget.
  • The franchise has faced criticism, including calls for cancellation following incidents of imitation by viewers.
  • Cast member Ryan Dunn died in a car accident in 2011.
  • Cast member Bam Margera has had a documented falling out with the group. Tremaine noted the film includes unseen clips of Margera.
  • New performers added to the franchise in recent years include Zach Holmes, Sean McInerney, and Rachel Wolfson.

Additional Statements

Tremaine commented that the film includes footage important to him and the franchise, including early clips predating the television series. Regarding the drone show, Tremaine questioned the omission of explicit genital imagery.