For over 25 years, Jackass has survived changing trends, shifting audiences, and countless imitators. What started as a group of friends filming dangerous stunts for fun became one of the most successful franchises in MTV history.
But somewhere along the way, something changed.
The stunts got bigger. The budgets got larger. The production became more professional. Yet many fans would argue that Jackass lost the very thing that made it special in the first place.
As the franchise moves toward Jackass: Best And Last, we're looking back at how Jackass became a cultural phenomenon, why the original movies still resonate with audiences, and whether the franchise can ever recapture the energy that made it a generation-defining hit.