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Jackass 3D
a man being charged by a Buffalo in a muddy rodeo ring with three guys watching in the background. The title "jackass 3D" appears below along with the credits and MPAA rating.
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJeff Tremaine
Based on
Jackass
by
Produced by
  • Jeff Tremaine
  • Spike Jonze
  • Johnny Knoxville
Starring
CinematographyDimitry Elyashkevich
Edited by
  • Seth Casriel
  • Matthew Probst
  • Matthew Kosinski
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed byParamount Pictures[1]
Release date
  • October 15, 2010 (2010-10-15) (United States)
Running time
94 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States[1]
LanguageEnglish
Budget$20 million[2][3]
Box office$171.7 million[3]

Jackass 3D (known as Jackass 3 on home media) is a 2010 American 3D reality comedy film directed by Jeff Tremaine. It is the third installment in the Jackass film series, and the sequel to Jackass Number Two (2006). The film stars the regular Jackass cast of Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Ryan Dunn, Steve-O, Danger Ehren, Dave England, Preston Lacy, Wee Man, and Chris Pontius. This is the last Jackass film to feature Dunn before his death in 2011 and Margera as a primary cast member before his departure in 2020 (Margera is briefly in Jackass Forever). It is also the last Jackass film to feature a guest appearance by Rip Taylor, who died in October 2019.

The film was theatrically released in the United States in the 3D format on October 15, 2010, by Paramount Pictures, marking the tenth anniversary of the Jackass television series. It received generally positive reviews from critics. The film grossed $171.7 million worldwide against a production budget of $20 million. A sequel, titled Jackass Forever, was released 12 years later on February 4, 2022, to positive reviews.[4]

Leftover film footage scenes was incorporated as an extended length feature released as Jackass 3.5, on DVD and Blu-ray on June 14, 2011.

Synopsis

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Beavis and Butt-Head open the film with a special cameo, and an explanation of 3D technology. In a matter typical for the characters, they start arguing and quickly get into a slap-fight, with several of the moves especially animated to come out of the screen in a 3D setting. The opening sequence features each of the cast members lining up, standing in each color of the rainbow, while an operatic version of the Jackass theme song "Corona" plays. Once Johnny Knoxville introduces the film, each cast member does small stunts by various objects in slow-motion to the tune of "The Kids Are Back" by Twisted Sister. The opening sequence, as well as many of the stunts, were filmed with Phantom high speed cameras, which shoot at 1,000 frames per second.

The most notable stunts and pranks include: Johnny Knoxville being camouflage-painted as a bull charges at him; Bam Margera falling into a pit filled with snakes while attempting to prank Jeff Tremaine; Ryan Dunn and Steve-O playing instruments while a male sheep rams them; Steve-O drinking Preston Lacy's sweat after riding an elliptical machine; Bam gluing his hands to Preston Lacy and Phil Margera's chest with super glue; Ehren McGhehey getting his crooked tooth pulled by Bam's Lamborghini; Dave England playing tetherball with a beehive against Steve-O; Preston Lacy getting a football kicked into his face by professional NFL kicker Josh Brown; Wee Man participating in a bar brawl with other little people; and Chris Pontius flying an RC helicopter while it is tied to his penis.

The final stunt involves Steve-O being launched high into the air while inside a full port-a-potty connected to bungee cords. The following closing skit is done in a similar fashion as the introduction, as Knoxville announces he's about to "end the movie", then triggers an old-fashioned dynamite plunger; after the rest of the crew is disappointed by the initial explosion being a mere puff of air out of a nearby piñata, everything in the room is destroyed in a series of large explosions, as the blown-up objects are thrown at the cast (like the opening, all shown in slow-motion) to the tune of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. After the explosions are finished, the cast members are flushed away by a wave pool. As in the past two Jackass films, comedian Rip Taylor makes an appearance before the credits roll, celebrating the end of the film in overly dramatic fashion.

Cast

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The entire cast from the previous movies returned for the third movie.

Guest appearances

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Crew

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Crew members who appear in this movie:

  • Director and producer Jeff Tremaine
  • Producer Spike Jonze
  • Executive producer Trip Taylor
  • Associate producer Greg Wolf
  • Co-producer and cinematographer Dimitry Elyashkevich
  • Co-producer and photographer Sean Cliver
  • Cameramen Lance Bangs, Rick Kosick, and Greg Iguchi
  • Boom operator Seamus Frawley
  • Set decorator Mike Kassak
  • Art directors and production designers J.P. Blackmon, and Seth Meisterman

Notable exceptions to the supporting cast are Brandon DiCamillo, who had a falling out with cast member Bam Margera, and Raab Himself, who was recovering from alcoholism and drug addiction.

Production

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In December 2009, director and producer Jeff Tremaine began doing camera tests with the 3D equipment.[7] In that same month, Johnny Knoxville announced the return of the entire cast of the previous two movies.[8] According to Deadline Hollywood, a stunt called "The Heli-cockter" was filmed and shown to Paramount executives in its 3D format to greenlight the project.[9] Chris Pontius tethered a remote control-operated helicopter to his penis, and grinned while he swung it around.[9]

Filming of the stunts began on January 25, 2010,[10][11][12] Tremaine filmed the crew on private property unlike the traditional Jackass fashion of filming in the streets (although in the film, several skits/pranks were shot in public),[13] and it includes "occasional forays to foreign countries."[14] In April 2010, Bam Margera told the Artisan News Service that the movie was 70% done and half the crew had been to the hospital with Margera having "three broken ribs and a broken shoulder and a twisted ankle as we speak."[15] During filming, recurring guest cast member Loomis Fall suffered a compound fracture of his clavicle after an improper landing during a stunt involving an umbrella and a jet engine.

On the subject of the stunts, director Jeff Tremaine said he was aiming to revamp most of the old stunts from the original show into the movie. For example, the "Poo Cocktail Supreme" is an homage to, and an extension of, the stunt originally done by Knoxville on the original television show.[16] The stunt, "Lamborghini Tooth Pull" was originally shot for Jackass Number Two with Margera's uncle, Vincent Margera (also known as Don Vito) but after Margera's arrest back in 2006, the stunt was pulled from the final cut of the movie and was not shown in Jackass 2.5, so it was re-shot with Ehren McGhehey for this film, and the elder Margera was declared persona non grata among the cast and crew for some time.

In April 2010, JackassWorld.com was officially shut down, leaving a posting that said "gone filmin'," and "Thanks for the support the past two years. To keep abreast and adick of all things related to the world of jackass and Dickhouse (including the currently in production flick jackass 3D), follow us on Facebook and Twitter."[17] In an interview with cameraman Rick Kosick, he revealed that JackassWorld.com will no longer be a website after the movie releases.[18] Despite this claim, it was eventually relaunched as the main website for Dickhouse Productions.

Cameraman Lance Bangs explained the transition from television to cinema screen: "It's utterly crazy. Everything in 3-D looks as brightly colored as candy. I'm a cameraman on it, and it's amazing to watch the footage being turned 3-D, like watching everything through a viewfinder." He later went on to say, "I thought I was above peer pressure, but there's such camaraderie. I took part in a few stunts and ended up humiliated and hurt — me, the poetic film-maker friend of Spike Jonze."[14]

In late May 2010, Knoxville stated that Steve-O's sobriety was at its best and, "there is no beer on set this time around even if some of us wish there was." He also said, "To be honest, it's going great. Everyone has had different injuries throughout, which is a good sign, and Steve-O is probably getting the best footage out of everybody. He is really going for it. He wants to prove to everyone he can do these stunts sober. It's been two years since he had a drink now. Everyone has been real supportive of him."[19]

At the 2010 MTV Movie Awards, Tremaine said filming was nearly finished but they had not shot internationally yet but intended to shoot "a couple of bits".[20]

An injury to cast member Bam Margera forced a rewrite for the beginning of the movie.[21] On June 12, 2010, Margera was beaten on the head with a bat by a 59-year-old African-American woman outside of his bar, The Note. The woman alleged Bam called her a racial slur and that she was offended, but did not hit him. When Margera was approached by TMZ two days after the incident, he told them he "never used the n-word" and that "[the lady] attacked me times before". He explained:

I was internally bleeding in the brain for two days and they wouldn't let me leave the hospital. I was like, 'I need to go to Los Angeles in six hours to go finish Jackass.' We start tomorrow and I'm supposed to get hit in the head and now I can't because of her.[22]

Margera added in the same interview that the opening sequence is being shot with Phantom high speed cameras, which record at 1,000 frames per second to produce hyper-slow motion, similar to the opening sequence of Zombieland.[22] Appropriately, make-up effects designer Tony Gardner, creator of the zombie hordes for Zombieland, was a designer for all of the Jackass films.

Deleted scenes that were filmed, but got cut out of both Jackass 3D and Jackass 3.5 include: "BB Gun Nipple Piercing", where Wee Man shoots Steve-O in the nipple with a BB gun; "Bed Sled", where Chris Pontius and Dave England slide down a snowy mountain on an inflatable bed; "Super Mighty Glue Goatee", where Johnny Knoxville puts super mighty glue on his chin and sticks it to Phil Margera's hairy chest; "Banana Gauntlet", where Wee Man, Dave, and Bam Margera slide on a lubed up table with banana peels while they're dressed up as gorillas, and trying to avoid the bananas that are swinging in their way; and "Piss Drink", where Steve-O uses Knoxville's catheter for Knoxville's torn urethra as a straw to drink his piss. Some of these deleted scenes are briefly shown in the credits of Jackass 3D or Jackass 3.5. Steve-O uploaded the full "BB Gun Nipple Piercing" to his YouTube channel.[23]

Release

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Box office

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Jackass 3D earned $117.2 million in North America, and $53.1 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $170.3 million.[3] It is the highest-grossing film of the series worldwide and separately in North America and overseas.[24]

In the United States, the film had a record opening day for a fall release movie ($22 million), and posted a record October midnight opening ($2.5 million).[25] It then held the record for the highest opening weekend gross in the month of October as well as the Fall season ($50.4 million) for one year until Paranormal Activity 3 claimed it in 2011 with a weekend gross of $52.6 million.[26] Based on early outperforming predictions it would earn $30 million.[2] It marked the highest-grossing opening weekend of the franchise, ahead of Jackass: The Movie ($22.8 million) and Jackass Number Two ($29 million). 3D accounted for 90% of its opening weekend gross; however, it still improved on the attendance of its predecessors.[27] It then earned $65.6 million in its first week, which marked the largest Fall opening week of all time.[28] It closed in theaters on January 20, 2011, with $117.2 million.[29] The film made more overseas than both its predecessors combined.[24] Its highest-grossing country, outside North America, was Australia ($9.9 million).[30]

On September 19, 2025, Jackass 3D was re-released into select AMC Theatres and Regal Cinemas to coincide with the film's 15th anniversary and September being "National Pain Awareness Month".[31] Box office figures for the re-release were not made available.

Critical response

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Rotten Tomatoes gives the film an approval rating of 67% based on 111 reviews, and an average rating of 5.9/10. The website's critical consensus reads: "The Jackass gang might be running out of gross-out stunts, but this installment contains plenty of brilliantly brain-dead comedy -- and the 3-D adds a pungent new dimension."[32] Metacritic gives the film a weighted average score of 56 out of 100, based on 23 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[33] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale.[34]

Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly gave the film a B grade. He notes that the audience wants to see Knoxville and the boys top themselves, and ultimately they achieve that. Gleiberman described the 3D as "the usual big nothing" and fails entirely to make the film any more disgusting.[35] Washington Post critic Dan Kois described the film as "a touching ode to male friendship at its most primal" and describes the atmosphere as one of "infectious bonhomie". He sarcastically asks viewers if they are "highbrow" enough for Jackass 3D. He notes the apprehension of the performers before the stunts is nearly as exciting as the stunts themselves. Kois shows his appreciation not just for the stunts but also the way in which they are repeated in slow motion. He gives the film 3/4 stars.[36] Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune criticizes the film describing it as "reductive, insanely violent slapstick" but he accepts that is the idea.[37] Roger Moore of the Orlando Sentinel complains that the performers "aren't getting better, they're getting older" and the stunts that were cute ten years ago now seem forced and a little desperate.[38]

Home media

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The DVD and Blu-ray versions of Jackass 3D were released on March 8, 2011, in three different versions. The first version is a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack with a digital copy; the second is a limited-edition two-disc DVD pack, and the third copy is a single-disc DVD. The special features on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include 11 deleted scenes and 29 outtakes, while the DVD versions include 2 deleted scenes and 5 outtakes. All versions include the MTV making-of special and a trailer.[39] With the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack and the limited edition two-disc DVD pack, the second disc includes an anaglyphic 3D version of the movie (four pairs of glasses were provided). No true Blu-ray 3D version has been made available to date.[40] Jackass 3D is exclusively available for rent on 3DTVs which support the 3DGO! streaming app, as well as through VR platforms through Bigscreen VR.

Jackass 3.5

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Jackass 3.5 was a direct-to-home media version with additional footage.[41] The film was compiled from outtakes shot during the making of the third film, and released in weekly installments on Joost from April 1 through June 13, 2011.[42] The first trailer was originally released online on January 27, 2011, and the feature-length movie was released on Blu-ray and DVD on June 14, 2011, less than a week before Ryan Dunn's death.[43]

The most notable added bits include: Johnny Knoxville attempting to skate on full speed treadmills, Bam Margera skating through four sheets of drywall, Steve-O getting his ass bit by an alligator snapping turtle, Ryan Dunn running on a row of chairs while wearing binoculars, Dave England BASE jumping off a motorcycle, Chris Pontius getting his penis pecked by a woodpecker, Wee Man scaring members of the cast while he's camouflage painted in the hallway, Preston Lacy getting hit on his head by a ball attached to bungee cord, and Ehren McGhehey unsuspectingly getting shocked by defibrillators while he's sleeping.

In describing the sequel in an interview conducted prior to Jackass 3D's theatrical release, Johnny Knoxville said, "We shot two movies worth of material."[44][45] Originally, Knoxville said the film might be ready for a Christmas 2010 DVD release,[46] but it was reported in late October that the film would not be released until after Christmas.[47]

The television premiere for Jackass 3.5 was June 9 on MTV, which was followed by an encore on MTV2 on June 10. Notably, it was shown on November 28, 2011, after the Tribute to Ryan Dunn on MTV.[48]

The DVD was released in Australia on August 3 as part of an eight-disc box-set which also includes the other movies, all three volumes of the television series and the Lost Tapes. The film was released as a separate disc on September 1. The set was also published in the United States & Canada in 2016, omitting the series (already released on DVD there), but including the 3 main films, as well as the three "Jackass .5" films, plus Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa and its ".5" film.

Spin-off

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Main article: Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

In March 2012, Johnny Knoxville discussed the possibility of a fourth film, saying "we're keeping our mind open" and "I've got 50–60 ideas on top of all the stuff we didn't get to shoot."[49] Then in June 2012, it was reported Paramount "registered several domains for a film that would be called Bad Grandpa."[50]

During Bam Margera's September 18, 2012 interview on The Howard Stern Show about Jackass he said: "There's going to be a whole movie about Knoxville's grandpa character."

Bad Grandpa was officially announced in July 2013 and released on October 25, 2013,[51] exactly 11 years after the release of the first film. The film was dedicated to cast member Ryan Dunn, who died in 2011 following a fatal car crash.

Soundtrack

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Jackass 3D: Music from the Motion Picture
Soundtrack album by
various artists
ReleasedOctober 25, 2010 (2010-10-25)
GenrePunk, metal, country, folk
LabelEpitaph
Jackass soundtrack chronology
Jackass Number Two: Music from the Motion Picture
(2006) 		Jackass 3D: Music from the Motion Picture
(2010)
Singles from Jackass 3D: Music from the Motion Picture
  1. "Memories"
    Released: August 10, 2010
  2. "Afterworld"
    Released: September 29, 2010

Jackass 3D: Music from the Motion Picture was released via a link to Punknews.org on the official Jackass Facebook page. Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs returns again to contribute toward the soundtrack (like Jackass Number Two).[52]

In August 2010, Rivers Cuomo confirmed that the song "Memories" performed by Weezer will be featured in the film.[53]

CKY also announced that they created an exclusive track for the movie, titled "Afterworld". The single was released on September 30, 2010.[54]

  1. "Corona" (Jackass Opera Mix) by Squeak E. Clean
  2. "The Kids Are Back" by Twisted Sister
  3. "If You're Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough" by Karen O
  4. "Memories" by Weezer
  5. "Party in My Pants" by Roger Alan Wade
  6. "Invisible Man" by Smut Peddlers
  7. "I'm Shakin'" by The Blasters
  8. "I Got Your Number" by Cock Sparrer
  9. "You Can't Roller Skate in a Buffalo Herd" by Roger Miller
  10. "Been Blown to Shreds" by Sassafras
  11. "Brand New Key" by Melanie
  12. "Alcohol" by Gang Green
  13. "Afterworld" by CKY

Sequel

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Main article: Jackass Forever

A sequel to Jackass 3D, titled Jackass Forever, was released on February 4, 2022.

Notes

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References

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Jackass 3D is a 2010 American action comedy film directed by Jeff Tremaine, serving as the third installment in the Jackass film series, which originated from the MTV reality television show of the same name. The movie features the core cast, including Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O, and Ryan Dunn, engaging in a series of outrageous, self-inflicted stunts, pranks, and physical challenges captured in 3D format to enhance the visceral impact of the antics. Produced by Paramount Pictures, it marks the tenth anniversary of the franchise and emphasizes high-risk humor with no overarching narrative, instead compiling individual segments of daredevil comedy. The film was theatrically released in the United States on October 15, 2010, with Knoxville and Tremaine also serving as producers alongside Spike Jonze. Its ensemble cast includes recurring Jackass performers such as Jason Acuña (Wee Man), Chris Pontius, Preston Lacy, Dave England, and Ehren McGhehey, who participate in stunts ranging from explosive vehicle crashes to bodily fluid experiments. With a production budget of $20 million, Jackass 3D grossed $171.7 million worldwide, achieving the highest opening weekend in the franchise's history at $50.4 million domestically. Critically, the film received mixed reviews, earning a 67% approval rating on based on 111 scores, with praise for its energetic execution and effective use of 3D but for repetitive content compared to prior entries. Commercially, it outperformed expectations, capitalizing on the franchise's and the novelty of 3D presentation to deliver a profitable conclusion to the original . Notable stunts include the "High Five" sequence and bull-riding challenges, which highlight the film's blend of absurdity and danger.

Overview

Synopsis

Jackass 3D features the returning cast of the franchise performing a series of outrageous stunts, pranks, and endurance challenges, with no linear storyline. Notable segments include mechanical high-fives, bull-riding attempts, and explosive vehicle-based antics, all captured to exploit the 3D format for heightened impact.

Format and style

Jackass 3D follows the established episodic format of the Jackass franchise, presenting a series of loosely connected stunts, pranks, and challenges without a traditional plot, focusing instead on gross-out humor derived from bodily functions and self-inflicted injuries. This structure emphasizes visceral, scatological comedy, where participants endure physical discomfort for comedic effect, often involving elements like , fecal matter, and extreme pain, distinguishing it as a celebration of masochistic absurdity. The film's visual style incorporates high-speed to capture slow-motion replays, amplifying the comedic and impact of the stunts by detailing every grimace, splatter, and collision in exquisite clarity. These sequences, particularly in the opening and , transform chaotic assaults into stylized, almost artistic displays, heightening the audience's sense of empathy and revulsion. A key stylistic innovation is the integration of 3D technology, designed to make elements of the stunts project toward the viewer, creating immersive depth in scenes involving flying debris, bodily fluids, and projectiles like a cannon-fired . This enhances the "pop-out" effect, particularly in vomit and expulsion gags, drawing audiences into the action while intensifying the of the humor. With a runtime of 94 minutes and an MPAA R rating for male nudity, extreme crude and throughout, language, and dangerous stunts, the targets audiences seeking extreme .

Personnel

Cast

The film features the core Jackass cast members appearing as themselves in various stunts and segments:

Crew

Production

Development

In late 2009, and Films announced the development of Jackass 3D as the third theatrical installment in the franchise, positioning it as a 3D to leverage the surging popularity of the format following the release of Avatar. The project received a $20 million , reflecting the studio's commitment to elevated spectacle in response to the 3D cinematic trend. The decision to revive the series for theaters came after several years focused on television specials, such as Jackass 2.5, with the team aiming to scale up stunts for the big screen's immersive potential. This shift allowed for more ambitious concepts, including extended sequences like the "Poo Cocktail Supreme" propelled over 120 feet, which exceeded the constraints of smaller-scale TV productions. Initial concept meetings in late 2009, led by , director , and producer , centered on brainstorming stunts tailored to 3D, such as dynamic opening and closing sequences with high-impact explosions captured via Phantom cameras. Paramount's suggestion of the 3D format prompted early testing with specialist company Paradise 3D, where the core team confirmed its viability after two days of trials, incorporating ideas like colored backgrounds to enhance . Development faced hurdles in adapting 3D equipment for the franchise's spontaneous style, as the technology initially risked disrupting the unscripted energy of stunts; mobile rigs from Paradise 3D were ultimately employed to maintain flexibility. Securing insurance proved particularly challenging due to the high-risk nature of the content, with the cast's history of injuries rendering them difficult to underwrite for such extreme activities.

Filming

Principal photography for Jackass 3D took place from January to March 2010, spanning several weeks primarily in and around . Filming occurred at various sites, including private ranches and rural properties in Santa Clarita for s involving animals, such as charges and interactions, which required controlled environments to handle safely. Urban locations in and Long Beach were used for vehicle-based pranks, including a scooter shopping at a dealership on Cherry Avenue. Additional scenes were shot at Shepard Stadium in Woodland Hills for sports-related gags. The production faced significant on-set challenges due to the high-risk nature of the stunts, resulting in numerous injuries among the cast. was hospitalized after sustaining three broken ribs, a broken , a busted kneecap, and a broken foot during one stunt, though only the broken appeared in the final film. Other cast members, including and , suffered concussions and fractures; broke his skull in the Lamborghini tooth-pull stunt. Loomis Fall also fractured his in a landing mishap. These incidents highlighted the physical toll of capturing the film's chaotic action. To mitigate risks, the production employed strict safety protocols, including stunt coordinators who padded landing areas, secured participants with straps for high-impact sequences, and monitored for hazards like bacterial contamination or infections from bodily fluids in pranks. An on-site medical team, consisting of set medics such as Niki Weeks and first-aid specialist Ernest Britt Jr., was present to provide immediate care and transport injured performers to hospitals when needed. Despite these measures, some risks, such as potential neck injuries from animal encounters, could not be fully eliminated.

3D technology

The production of Jackass 3D employed advanced stereoscopic 3D technology to capture its high-energy stunts, primarily using dual Phantom HD high-speed cameras mounted on specialized 3D rigs for synchronized filming. These cameras, capable of recording at up to 1,000 frames per second, were configured in a dual-strip setup on rigs such as the Paradise FX ATLAS 3D Rig to produce native 3D footage, particularly for slow-motion sequences that emphasized the physicality of the action. Unlike many contemporary films that relied on conversion from 2D footage, Jackass 3D utilized native 3D capture for key segments, enabling real-time depth adjustments during filming to optimize the stereoscopic effect without relying on artificial post-processing for those shots. This approach allowed the crew to maintain the improvisational nature of the stunts while integrating dimensional depth directly into the live-action recording. The heavy weight of the 3D rigs posed significant challenges, limiting mobility during fast-paced action stunts and necessitating custom lightweight designs to accommodate the film's dynamic, handheld shooting style. Director noted that while the equipment did not prohibit any planned stunts, maneuvering the bulky setups required careful planning and adaptations to preserve the crew's signature spontaneity. In , 3D was handled by Stereo D, which enhanced the immersion of the stereoscopic visuals by refining depth cues and ensuring seamless integration without over-reliance on gimmicky effects. This focused on amplifying the tactile impact of the stunts, contributing to the film's distinctive use of 3D for visceral, audience-engaging moments.

Release

Marketing and promotion

The marketing campaign for Jackass 3D emphasized the 3D format, with trailers highlighting stunts designed to "pop" off the screen. partnered with for cross-promotion, including TV spots, online videos, and behind-the-scenes content. A was held on October 13, 2010, in Hollywood, featuring cast stunts.

Theatrical release

Jackass 3D was released theatrically in the United States on October 15, 2010, by . It rolled out internationally starting in November 2010, including the on November 5, 2010, and on December 18, 2010. The film was presented exclusively in 3D in most markets.

Box office performance

Jackass 3D achieved significant commercial success upon its release, opening at number one at the North American with $50.4 million in its first weekend from 3,081 theaters, marking the largest October debut for an R-rated film at the time, surpassing the previous record set by ($48.1 million in 2003). The film's strong initial performance was bolstered by the novelty of its 3D presentation, which attracted audiences seeking an immersive stunt-comedy experience. The movie ultimately grossed $117.2 million domestically and $54.5 million internationally, for a worldwide total of $171.7 million against a $20 million , resulting in substantial profitability enhanced by higher 3D ticket prices. Internationally, it performed solidly in markets across and Asia, with notable earnings in the ($8.9 million) and ($3.1 million). This represented a significant improvement over the franchise's previous entry, Jackass Number Two, which earned $85.3 million worldwide ($72.8 million domestic and $12.5 million international), underscoring the draw of the 3D format in elevating the series' appeal.

Reception

Critical reception

Jackass 3D received mixed reviews from critics, who generally praised its inventive use of 3D technology and the cast's commitment to outrageous humor while criticizing the film's reliance on familiar, repetitive stunts. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 67% approval rating based on 111 reviews, with an average rating of 6/10; the site's consensus states that "the Jackass gang might be running out of gross-out stunts, but this installment contains plenty of brilliantly brain-dead comedy -- and the 3-D adds a pungent new dimension." On , Jackass 3D scored 56 out of 100 based on 23 critic reviews, reflecting "mixed or average" reception, with 43% positive, 43% mixed, and 13% negative assessments focused on the juvenile content and lack of narrative innovation. Notable reviews highlighted the film's strengths in visual spectacle and comedic timing. Variety described it as featuring "a joyous, liberated approach to , a genuine sense of the and pacing so relentless that even the less-than-uproarious bits don't overstay their welcome," emphasizing the enhanced impact of the stunts in 3D. praised the 3D elements, stating, "All of this happens in 3-D and that's fantastic," for amplifying the chaotic humor. noted that the film delivers "the kind of humor you'll enjoy or not," but commended its unapologetic execution of brainless gags that maintain the franchise's appeal. Critics also pointed to formulaic elements as a weakness. The New York Times observed that while the "painful pranks... still elicit some of the inexplicable and queasy pleasure of the previous movies," the franchise "might be running out of ideas," with many stunts feeling like retreads of earlier entries. Common Sense Media acknowledged the "flat-out hilarious" slapstick in roughly a third of the film but criticized the overall repetitiveness, likening it to an "updated version" of classic physical comedy that lacks fresh depth. In terms of awards recognition, Jackass 3D earned nominations at the , including Best Jaw Dropping Moment for Steve-O's Port-a-Potty Bungee Stunt, underscoring the impact of its most memorable sequences, though it did not win any major accolades.

Audience response and legacy

Audiences responded more positively to Jackass 3D than critics, with a 69% audience score on based on over 50,000 ratings, and a user score of 7.1 out of 10 on from 215 ratings. The film's commercial success, grossing $171.7 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, underscored its appeal to the franchise's dedicated fanbase, marking it as a high point before the tragic death of cast member in 2011. In the broader legacy of the Jackass series, the 3D installment is noted for revitalizing the franchise through innovative presentation, paving the way for future entries like Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa () and Jackass Forever (), while influencing modern stunt-based comedy.

Post-theatrical media

Home media

Jackass 3D was released on home media on March 8, 2011, by in various formats, including DVD, Blu-ray, and a 3D Blu-ray combo pack featuring with included glasses. The editions offered both the 94-minute theatrical cut and a 100-minute unrated extended cut, supplemented by special features such as 16 minutes of deleted scenes, over 27 minutes of outtakes, and nearly 30 minutes of behind-the-scenes footage in the documentary-style "The Making of Jackass 3D," directed by . The release performed strongly, selling 490,835 DVD units and 126,275 Blu-ray units in its debut week, totaling over 617,000 units and topping the national sales charts; the unrated extended cut contributed to its appeal among fans seeking additional content. Digital distribution began in 2011 via platforms including and Amazon, often bundled as digital copies with physical editions.

Jackass 3.5

Jackass 3.5 is a companion film compiling unused footage from the production of Jackass 3D. Directed by , it features approximately 85 minutes of additional stunts, pranks, and behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast and crew. The film premiered digitally on April 1, 2011, and was released on DVD and Blu-ray by on June 14, 2011.

Spin-offs

No direct-to-video spin-offs were produced following the release of Jackass 3D. Subsequent entries in the Jackass franchise, including spin-off films such as Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa (2013), were released theatrically and are covered in other sections of the article.

Music

Soundtrack album

A soundtrack album titled Jackass 3D: Music from the Motion Picture was released on October 25, 2010, by Atlantic Records. It is a compilation featuring 13 tracks, including covers and originals such as Squeak E. Clean's "Corona (Jackass Opera Mix)", Twisted Sister's "The Kids Are Back", Karen O's "If You're Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough", Weezer's "Memories" (featuring the cast of Jackass 3D), and CKY's "Afterworld". The album peaked at number 14 on the Billboard 200 and number 1 on the Top Soundtracks chart. The music in Jackass 3D primarily consists of licensed strategically placed as needle drops to amplify and humor of the stunts, with select original contributions enhancing key action sequences. These tracks were selected by music supervisor Ben Hochstein to sync with the film's high-energy, absurd antics, often underscoring the without overpowering the visuals. Representative examples include Minutemen's "Corona," which plays during the slow-motion opening sequence as the cast enters the building before 's iconic introduction, setting a punk-rock tone for the mayhem. In the , Twisted Sister's "The Kids Are Back" energizes the montage of upcoming stunts, evoking hair-metal to match the crew's irreverent spirit. For the roller buffalo stunt, where skates into charging buffaloes, Roger Miller's country novelty tune "You Can't Roller Skate in a Buffalo Herd" provides ironic, upbeat accompaniment that heightens the ridiculous danger. Similarly, Bill Conti's from the soundtrack underscores Bam Margera's parody boxing stunt, mimicking the triumphant theme to comedic effect during the slow-motion punches. The band CKY, long associated with the Jackass franchise through Bam Margera, contributed an original track titled "Afterworld" specifically for the film, used in action sequences to deliver their signature hard rock intensity tailored to the stunts' adrenaline-fueled pace. Album versions of select featured tracks, such as Weezer's "Memories" (featuring the cast), later appeared on the commercial soundtrack release. The film's original score is minimal, composed and produced by and Amjad Albasel, who emphasized techniques—such as exaggerated impacts and ambient effects—over traditional scoring to emphasize the comedic timing and physicality of the scenes. All licensed tracks were cleared for the movie's global theatrical rollout, including its 3D format, ensuring seamless playback across international markets without restrictions.

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