How “Jackass: Best and Last” Earned Our EMA Green Seal for Sustainability

The Jackass franchise has graced the screens of avid fans for over two decades with unforgettable stunts and outrageous pranks. Despite its humble beginnings as an MTV show filmed with a camcorder, Jackass evolved into a multi-million-dollar film series that became a cultural phenomenon. Its accomplishments do not end there, though. The final addition of Jackass: Best and Last has earned the EMA’s Gold Seal for Production!

The EMA Gold Seal is only awarded to studio sets that go above and beyond to achieve sustainability throughout the production process. Just as Johnny Knoxville seems incapable of doing any stunt without giving it his all, Paramount Pictures fully committed to sustainability in the making of this film. In many ways, the production’s smaller crew gave it a head start. Since the Jackass film crews consist primarily of longtime friends and collaborators, there is little to no need for the large trailers and generators commonly found on major production sets. In fact, most of the movies are not even scripted, including this final installment, eliminating many technological needs.

Reducing Emissions and Waste 

While the lack of generators and trailers helped reduce carbon emissions, the crew took many additional steps to limit their environmental impact. Nearly all lights used on set were LED, and Eco Flow portable battery packs became a go-to power source throughout filming. These choices enabled them to reduce their energy consumption, while still capturing every stunt, prank, and reaction.
In true Jackass fashion, the crew prioritized creativity over buying new materials. They used clothing that was already stocked and, when that was not an option, they chose to rent or buy second-hand items. At wrap, anything left was donated to Goodwill. The same mindset extended to props via repurposing them from previous Jackass films. Rather than purchasing brand-new materials, the crew often recycled components from older gags, reducing the need for new resources.

 

Keeping Food Out of Landfills 

Sustainability remained a priority even during lunch. When it came to catering and food service (perhaps this final movie will feature another iconic scene reminiscent of “The High-Five”), extra food was either composted or recovered via Rock & Wrap It Up’s Project: It’s A Wrap. Partnerships with external organizations, such as Rock & Wrap It Up, are instrumental in creating a sustainable film set that can benefit the community. By ensuring that leftover food is redirected rather than wasted, productions can make a positive impact beyond set.

Although the Jackass franchise is famous for entertaining crashes and wipeouts, it demonstrates that sustainability can be found in the most unexpected places. Audiences can catch this final ride with Johnny Knoxville and the gang when Jackass: Best and Last arrives in theaters on June 26, 2026.

Sarah Sior Lemmons