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The Short Version
A public dispute between original Jackass co-stars Bam Margera and Johnny Knoxville erupted following Margera's termination from Jackass Forever, leading to a wrongful termination lawsuit, public statements regarding sobriety and production conditions, and Margera's refusal to participate in future franchise reunions.
Latest Development
Margera permanently rules out future reunion with Knoxville
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Margera stated a reunion with Knoxville or director Jeff Tremaine would not happen 'in 10 million years', citing their past decisions. Knoxville told USA TODAY he accepted and respected Margera's choice to abstain from shooting new footage for Jackass: Best and Last.
July 4, 2026 · Public statement
The Beef
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Beef timeline
July 4, 2026
Margera permanently rules out future reunion with Knoxville
Public statementIn an interview with Rolling Stone, Margera stated a reunion with Knoxville or director Jeff Tremaine would not happen 'in 10 million years', citing their past decisions. Knoxville told USA TODAY he accepted and respected Margera's choice to abstain from shooting new footage for Jackass: Best and Last.
Source ↗October 20, 2022
Knoxville reasserts love for Margera during interview
Public statementKnoxville stated to Variety that he had not spoken to Margera in roughly a year and a half, but reiterated that he still loved him and supported his recovery efforts.
Source ↗April 18, 2022
Margera dismisses lawsuit following private settlement
Legal filingMargera asked the court to dismiss his suit against Knoxville, Tremaine, Jonze, and Paramount Pictures with prejudice after all involved parties reached a private settlement.
Source ↗August 9, 2021
Margera files wrongful termination lawsuit against Knoxville and studio
Legal filingMargera filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against Paramount Pictures, Johnny Knoxville, Spike Jonze, and Jeff Tremaine, alleging wrongful termination, discrimination, and coerced signature of the wellness agreement.
Source ↗May 25, 2021
Knoxville breaks silence on Margera dispute in GQ interview
Public statementKnoxville publicly addressed the dispute for the first time in a GQ profile, stating he did not want to engage in a public back-and-forth with Margera and expressed a desire for him to get healthy.
Source ↗August 2020
Margera terminated from Jackass Forever production
Verified eventMargera was dropped from the production of Jackass Forever after allegedly testing positive for Adderall, which producers stated breached a wellness agreement required for his participation.
Source ↗
Where It Stands
Active. Margera has stated he never wants to see Knoxville or director Jeff Tremaine again, ruling out any future reunion, while Knoxville maintains he holds love for Margera and respects his choice not to participate in new film projects.
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Sources
- 1.SourceMargera permanently rules out future reunion with Knoxville · Jul 4, 2026
- 2.SourceKnoxville reasserts love for Margera during interview · Oct 20, 2022
- 3.SourceMargera dismisses lawsuit following private settlement · Apr 18, 2022
- 4.SourceMargera files wrongful termination lawsuit against Knoxville and studio · Aug 9, 2021
- 5.SourceKnoxville breaks silence on Margera dispute in GQ interview · May 25, 2021
- 6.SourceMargera terminated from Jackass Forever production ·
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