Get ready for some cinematic controversy! The Golden Raspberry Awards, also known as the Razzies, have just dropped their nominations for the worst films of the year, and it's a doozy.
The Razzies: A Celebration of Cinematic Flops
The Razzies, a tongue-in-cheek award show, has a unique mission: to highlight the year's most disappointing films. And this year, they've got a real mix of big-name stars and controversial choices.
The Nominees: A Who's Who of Cinematic Disasters
Leading the pack with six nominations each are the live-action adaptation of "Snow White" and Ice Cube's take on "War of the Worlds." These films are up for worst picture, along with "The Electric State," "Hurry Up Tomorrow," and "Star Trek: Section 31." But here's where it gets interesting: the worst actor category features a battle between music stars and action heroes. Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye, known for his musical prowess, is up against the likes of Dave Bautista, Ice Cube, Scott Eastwood, and Jared Leto.
The worst actress category is no less star-studded, with Ariana DeBose, Milla Jovovich, Natalie Portman, Rebel Wilson, and Michelle Yeoh all vying for the (dis)honor.
And this is the part most people miss: the worst screen combo category. It's here that we see some truly bizarre pairings, like the seven dwarfs from "Snow White" alongside James Corden and Rihanna in "Smurfs." Ice Cube's Zoom camera also makes an appearance, along with Robert DeNiro's double act in "The Alto Knights." And let's not forget The Weeknd and his colossal ego in "Hurry Up Tomorrow."
The winners of the 46th annual Razzies will be unveiled on March 14, but until then, let's dive into the full list of nominations:
WORST PICTURE
- "The Electric State"
- "Hurry Up Tomorrow"
- "Snow White" (2025)
- "Star Trek: Section 31"
- "War of the Worlds" (2025)
WORST ACTOR
- Dave Bautista / "In the Lost Lands"
- Ice Cube / "War of the Worlds"
- Scott Eastwood / "Alarum"
- Jared Leto / "Tron: Ares"
- Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye / "Hurry Up Tomorrow"
WORST ACTRESS
- Ariana DeBose / "Love Hurts"
- Milla Jovovich / "In the Lost Lands"
- Natalie Portman / "Fountain of Youth"
- Rebel Wilson / "Bride Hard"
- Michelle Yeoh / "Star Trek: Section 31"
WORST REMAKE/RIP-OFF/SEQUEL
- "I Know What You Did Last Summer" (2025)
- "Five Nights at Freddy's 2"
- "Smurfs" (2025)
- "Snow White" (2025)
- "War of the Worlds" (2025)
WORST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
- Anna Chlumsky / "Bride Hard"
- Ema Horvath / "The Strangers: Chapter 2"
- Scarlet Rose Stallone / "Gunslingers"
- Kacey Rohl / "Star Trek: Section 31"
- Isis Valverde / "Alarum"
WORST SUPPORTING ACTOR
- All Seven Artificial Dwarfs / "Snow White" (2025)
- Nicolas Cage / "Gunslingers"
- Stephen Dorff / "Bride Hard"
- Greg Kinnear / "Off the Grid"
- Sylvester Stallone / "Alarum"
WORST SCREEN COMBO
- All Seven Dwarfs / "Snow White" (2025)
- James Corden & Rihanna / "Smurfs" (2025)
- Ice Cube & His Zoom Camera / "War of the Worlds" (2025)
- Robert DeNiro & Robert DeNiro (as Frank & Vito) / "The Alto Knights"
- The Weeknd & His Colossal Ego / "Hurry Up Tomorrow"
WORST DIRECTOR
- Rich Lee / "War of the Worlds" (2025)
- Olatunde Osunsanmi / "Star Trek: Section 31"
- The Russo Brothers / "The Electric State"
- Trey Edward Shults / "Hurry Up Tomorrow"
- Marc Webb / "Snow White" (2025)
WORST SCREENPLAY
- "The Electric State" / Screenplay by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. Adapted from the illustrated novel by Simon Stalenhag.
- "Hurry Up Tomorrow" / Screenplay by Trey Edward Shults, Abel Tesfaye, Reza Fahim
- "Snow White" (2025) / Screenplay by Erin Cressida Wilson and others. Based on the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm.
- "Star Trek: Section 31" / Screenplay by Craig Sweeny, story by Bo Yeon Kim & Erika Lippoldt
- "War of the Worlds" (2025) / Screen Story and Screenplay by Kenny Golde and Marc Hyman, adapted from H.G. Wells' novel.
So, who do you think will take home the dubious honor of a Razzie? Will it be the musical stars, the action heroes, or perhaps the films themselves? The Razzies are a fun reminder that even in the world of cinema, not everything is a masterpiece. Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Are there any other categories or nominations you'd like to see added to this list?
