Bam Margera’s Unexpected Comeback in Next Jackass Film
Bam Margera will feature in the upcoming Jackass film through never-before-seen archival footage, marking a surprising return without new stunts. The film is set for release on 26 June 2026.
Fans of the notorious Jackass franchise are in for a surprise, as Bam Margera is poised to reappear in the next instalment—albeit in a rather unconventional fashion. The much-anticipated film, scheduled to hit UK cinemas on 26 June 2026, will be the first since 2022’s Jackass Forever. This time, Margera’s involvement comes not from fresh daredevil antics, but from previously unreleased footage, offering audiences a glimpse of the past rather than a return to the chaos of old.
Margera’s relationship with the Jackass crew has been anything but smooth in recent years. During the production of the last film, he was removed from the project, reportedly due to ongoing struggles with substance misuse. The fallout was public and messy, with Margera making it clear he had no intention of rejoining the team. In 2025, he stated,
“They have like new dudes, and what they did to me, making me go to treatment and paying for it, and then not putting me in a movie, and, you know, I had to go to court over it and I just, you couldn’t offer me enough money to want to do another Jackass with them.”
His words left little doubt about his feelings towards the franchise and its direction.
Archival Footage and a Different Kind of Return
Despite the acrimony, it appears Margera will feature in the new film after all—though not in the way some might have hoped. Rather than filming new material, he will appear via archival clips that have never been shown to the public. This approach sidesteps the need for direct collaboration, while still allowing his presence to be felt in the upcoming release. For long-time followers, it’s a bittersweet development: a nod to the past, but not quite the reunion some had imagined.
Steve-O, another prominent member of the Jackass ensemble, weighed in on the possibility of Margera’s return earlier this year. Speaking in January, he remarked,
“There’s still some stuff that needs to be worked out, but there’s nothing that would be better than a full-circle redemption, triumphant return, and for us to ride off into the sunset on a win — all of us together.”
His comments hinted at lingering hope for reconciliation, though the reality appears more complicated.
What Lies Ahead for the Jackass Crew
As for the rest of the cast, details remain under wraps. It has yet to be officially announced who will join Johnny Knoxville in this fifth cinematic outing. The news of the film’s release was shared by Knoxville himself on social media, where he declared,
“Well a wang dang and hot damn doodle, we are starting the year off with a bang. We wanted to let you know that this summer Jackass is back!!”
The announcement has certainly stirred excitement among fans, even as questions linger about the line-up and the direction the franchise will take.
With the return of familiar faces—if only through the archives—and the promise of new mayhem, the next Jackass film looks set to deliver its trademark blend of nostalgia and outrageousness. Whether Margera’s appearance will spark further drama or simply serve as a fond reminder of the past remains to be seen.