For more than two decades, Johnny Knoxville has built a career on absorbing hits most people would run from and performing stunts that make audiences instinctively cover their eyes. Broken bones, concussions and bulls with what feels like a personal vendetta have all been part of the job description. But, as the upcoming Jackass 5 speeds towards its release on the 2026 movie schedule this summer, Knoxville (the franchise's co-creator) is reflecting on one injury that went far beyond physical pain, and his account of the aftermath is genuinely sobering.
Knoxville recently looked back on the brutal bull stunt that left him with a severe concussion and a recovery that stretched on for months. While fans witnessed the chaotic impact on screen in Jackass Forever, what happened behind the scenes was far more unsettling. Explaining just how long it took to bounce back, he said:
