Jackass 5: Senior Moments crashes into theaters with all the unhinged energy that defined the franchise — only this time, the stakes are higher, the bones are weaker, and the laughter is louder than ever. Johnny Knoxville and the crew return for one last beautifully stupid hurrah, proving that while age may soften the body, it never softens the Jackass spirit.
The film opens with a hilarious montage poking fun at the cast’s current state of “maturity.” From prescription bottles rattling in backpacks to mobility scooters lined up like stunt bikes, the movie wastes no time embracing its theme: these guys are older, achier, and absolutely unwilling to act like it. Knoxville, sporting a mix of gray hair and bad decisions, sets the tone with a signature stunt involving a senior center, a trampoline, and a very confused nurse.
Steve-O quickly steals the spotlight with what might be one of his most unhinged bits to date — strapping himself to a rocket-powered wheelchair and launching off a cliff to “test senior mobility limits.” It’s reckless, insane, and undeniably Jackass. The impact is brutal, the recovery questionable, and the laughter explosive. Steve-O’s commitment to chaos remains unmatched.
Chris Pontius brings his trademark wild charm, dancing into scenes half-dressed and fully fearless, while Wee Man turns a peaceful retirement home shuffleboard match into a full-contact sport that ends with overturned tables and several sprained joints. It’s absurdity at its purest.
The new generation of Jackass recruits also steps confidently into the spotlight, taking on the stunts the original cast admits they can no longer survive. Their youthful recklessness blends perfectly with the veterans’ seasoned insanity, creating a chaotic passing of the torch that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Rachel Wolfson in particular shines, tackling pranks that push boundaries with a fearless grin.
But Senior Moments truly embraces its ridiculous identity with its imaginative, over-the-top set pieces. Exploding bingo cards send players flying, walkers become jousting weapons, and a prank involving a fake doctor, a retirement home, and a “zero-gravity colonoscopy” delivers some of the film’s biggest laughs — and most uncomfortable winces.
Even as the mayhem intensifies, the movie never loses sight of the camaraderie that has made Jackass so beloved. Between the broken bones and busted eardrums, you catch glimpses of genuine affection — these friends have grown older together, survived countless injuries together, and now, hilariously, face their midlife crisis together. Their chemistry gives the chaos a beating heart.
As always, the film escalates into a final stunt so wild, so catastrophically ill-advised, that it feels like the perfect capstone to the Jackass legacy. It’s painful, it’s insane, and it’s exactly what fans came for: fearless stupidity executed with joyful brilliance.
With Jackass 5: Senior Moments, the boys prove one last time that you’re never too old to do something incredibly dumb — especially if you do it with your best friends cheering (or screaming) beside you.
