Johnny Knoxville claims ‘Jackass 5’ explosion was misidentified as a plane crash.

By Accident Newswire Staff
🗓 Published: April 21, 2026 11:27 AM (2 hours ago)

Simi Valley, CA – October 6, 2023 – No planes were involved in an explosion reported during the filming of “Jackass: Best and Last,” Johnny Knoxville confirmed on social media.

According to Knoxville, the incident occurred while filming a segment for the upcoming film, leading to confusion about a potential aircraft crash. “Little did they know, it was from a monstrous explosion created for us,” he clarified.

Emergency response protocols were activated but confirmed no injuries or fatalities related to the explosion. Knoxville expressed gratitude to the special effects team for their work on the final filming day, stating, “We were standing near the explosion and couldn’t believe what we were seeing.”

The film, set to release on June 26, 2026, marks the fifth and final installment in the “Jackass” franchise. Knoxville mentioned that this film aims to deliver a memorable conclusion to the series, noting, “This is the natural place to end. It’s going to be absolutely awful.”

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