Jackass 4.5 (2022) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Bam Margera is notably absent from Jackass 4.5. While the exact reasons are not explicitly detailed in the film, Margera had departed from the Jackass franchise prior to this installment due to ongoing personal issues and conflicts with other cast members. His absence marks a notable change in the classic lineup that fans would recognize.

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Jackass 4.5 presents its stunts and pranks ranked from least to most entertaining. This ranking structure serves as the film's organizational framework, building anticipation as the compilation progresses toward the most extreme and hilarious moments that the crew considers their best work.

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The COVID-19 pandemic caused a seven-month production halt for Jackass 4.5. When the crew finally reconvened, they filmed the memorable 'COVID Safety Meeting' segment, which humorously addressed their return to filming after the lengthy pause with a bouncy castle crashing into the scene.

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Jackass 4.5 introduces new talent including Zach Holmes and Poopies, who both participate in various stunts throughout the film. Zach Holmes, a newcomer, even competes in the long-jump competition against veteran Preston Lacy. Rachel Wolfson also appears, adding comedic talent to the crew's dynamic.

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During the Long Jump competition between Zach Holmes and Preston Lacy, the contestants dive onto their fellow crew members instead of landing safely. The stunt takes a shocking turn when Preston's knee crashes down onto Wee-Man, who was serving as one of the landing targets, causing injury.

Foreshadowing: The officiators Chris Pontius and Rachel Wolfson set up the dangerous landing zone before the contest begins.

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The Fire In The Hole stunt features Poopies' initiation into the Jackass crew, where he, Dave England, and Preston Lacy endure having hot sauce funneled into their backsides. The grotesque segment culminates humorously with crew members eating defecated ice pops, making it one of the most shocking moments in the film.

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Eric André appears in Jackass 4.5 as part of the Big Game Hunting segment, where he teams up with Chris Pontius and Johnny Knoxville to launch tennis balls at crew members wearing elephant costumes. André has an existing connection to the Jackass team through his participation in the 2021 hidden camera film Bad Trip, which was produced by Jackass co-creator Jeff Tremaine.

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In the Dong Pong segment, the Jackass crew creates a transparent ping pong table by positioning two crew members' private parts as the table's base. A net is placed between them, and they proceed to play an outrageous game of ping pong across this unusual setup, capturing the franchise's signature absurdist humor.

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Jackass 4.5 is a compilation film containing stunts and pranks that did not make it into Jackass Forever, the theatrical release. It blends unseen footage from the Forever production with behind-the-scenes clips and cast interviews, offering fans additional content beyond what appeared in the original film.

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The Electric Eel stunt features Wee-Man attempting to transfer electricity from an electric eel through his body to Danger Ehren. While technically executed successfully, the stunt didn't deliver the visual spectacle audiences expected. The segment includes Wee-Man dressed as Benjamin Franklin attempting to deliver his introductory lines.

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In the Bad Grandpa Meets Party Boy segment, Johnny Knoxville reprises his iconic character Irving Zisman to prank a caregiver named Brad during a chaotic fire drill. The gag escalates when Brad is surrounded by naked old men and a scantily clad Chris Pontius leading a Party Boy dance, continuing the Bad Grandpa legacy of hidden camera comedy.

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Veterans Danger Ehren McGhehey and Preston Lacy, both long-standing members since the original Jackass TV series, take on the most perilous stunts in Jackass 4.5. Their experience and willingness to push physical limits continue to define the franchise's extreme approach to physical comedy.

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