With Jackass: Best and Last on the 2026 movie schedule, the franchise is taking its final bow with a mix of new footage, greatest-hits chaos and, per reviews, there's a surprisingly poignant sense of closure. That final-chapter setup also means the cast -- which includes Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O and co. -- is looking back at some of the franchise’s most infamous moments, Now, Steve-O is sharing the story behind one of his iconic stunts, which apparently followed a "day of doing cocaine."
Of course, looking back at classic Jackass bits also means revisiting how some of those stunts came together, and Steve-O’s story about one of his best stunts, “Tropical Pole Vaulting,” is about as wild as you would expect. While talking about the final movie, the longtime MTV star opened up about the messy backstory behind the stunt, and his explanation makes the whole thing sound even more reckless than it already looked. He explained to Entertainment Weekly:
