Jackass: Best and Last opened to an estimated $8.4 million in North America this weekend, the lowest debut in the franchise’s theatrical history — but the film’s budget was $10 million, and audiences who showed up gave it an A- CinemaScore and 93% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Wee Man, and the rest of the crew are back for what they’re billing as the final film. The franchise started on MTV in 2000 and this is its fifth feature, arriving 25 years after the first Jackass movie hit theaters in 2002.

The Lowest Opening But Not a Disaster

For context, Jackass Forever — the previous entry released in February 2022 — opened to $22 million. That’s nearly three times what Best and Last made this weekend. The decline is real. But so is the budget difference. Forever cost considerably more to make. Best and Last came in at $10 million, meaning even this quiet opening weekend puts it close to breakeven before accounting for home video, streaming, and international markets.

The studio marketed it lightly and released it on 2,800 screens. Audience exits have been among the strongest of any wide release this year, which suggests the people who wanted to see it are very happy with what they got.

The Cast and What the Film Delivers

The film reunites the full Jackass roster. Knoxville, who has been clear in interviews this is his last time leading a Jackass production, appears throughout. The format combines new stunts filmed specifically for this movie with archival material — a best-of element that gives the film the feel of both a finale and a celebration.

Critics who reviewed it before release praised its generosity toward fans, even when they noted the stunt energy doesn’t quite match the franchise’s peak years.

Where the Franchise Goes From Here

Knoxville has said publicly that he’s done. The title is not subtle about the intent. But franchises with passionate fan bases rarely stay gone, and the Jackass IP still has value as a format. Whether that translates into television, streaming specials, or a spinoff featuring younger cast members is an open question.

For now, the opening weekend number is what it is. The film has the best audience reception of any major release this weekend, and the core fanbase turned out. That’s a different kind of success than the box office chart suggests.

Best and Last closes the chapter Knoxville started 25 years ago — quietly, by box office standards, but warmly by every other measure.

References

Deadline. (2026). Toy Story 5 Posts $70M In Second Weekend, Supergirl Doesn’t Fly With $38M Opening — U.S. Box Office Update. Published June 28, 2026.

Variety. (2026). Toy Story 5 to Beat Supergirl, Jackass at Box Office. Published June 2026.