Bam Margera Returns to Jackass 5 Via Archive Footage

Bam Margera has signed an agreement to appear in the upcoming Jackass 5 using previously-unseen archive footage. The footage was filmed during the production of Jackass Forever but was cut before his dismissal from that project. This marks Margera's return to the franchise following a contentious legal battle with Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine regarding his termination from the previous film. The lawsuit, which alleged wrongful termination, was eventually settled. Knoxville confirmed the new movie via social media, announcing a release date of June 26. Margera will not participate in new stunts for the film.

The newly-confirmed Jackass 5 will feature Bam Margera through a specific agreement allowing the use of previously-unseen archive footage. According to reports, Margera is not scheduled to appear in any new stunts for the movie, though this could potentially change in the future. The exact content of the unseen footage remains unclear, but it is known to have been shot during the filming of the 2022 installment, Jackass Forever.

During the production of Jackass Forever, Margera filmed additional material that did not make the final cut of the film. Shortly after, he was dramatically removed from the project for allegedly failing a sobriety test. This dismissal sparked a chain of events that led to a prolonged period of conflict between Margera and the production team. The return of his archival footage represents a resolution of sorts, allowing his presence in the franchise without direct participation on set.

The fallout from Bam Margera's firing from Jackass Forever resulted in a bitter feud with Johnny Knoxville and the Jackass team. Reports surfaced that Margera had sent death threats and solicited funds from fans to finance a rival movie. In response to these actions, Jeff Tremaine, a co-creator of Jackass, obtained a restraining order against Margera.

The dispute eventually moved to the legal system, where Margera filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Knoxville, Tremaine, and other production partners. Following a settlement of this lawsuit, Margera publicly pledged that he would never return to the franchise. Since the controversy, Margera has not appeared in any television or movie projects, though he did receive a last-minute invitation from Tony Hawk to appear in the video game Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 last year.

Johnny Knoxville officially announced the production of Jackass 5 via Instagram, signaling the franchise's return after the 2022 release of Jackass Forever. In his announcement, Knoxville expressed enthusiasm for the project, writing, "Well a wang dang and hot damn doodle, we are starting the year off with a bang."

He further detailed the timeline for the release, stating, "We wanted to let you know that this summer Jackass is back! We will see you in theatres June 26. More to come but wanted you to hear it from us first!" This confirmation solidifies the return of the stunt series to theaters in the summer of 2026.