Ice Cube and ‘War of the Worlds’ top the Razzies
Ice Cube and ‘War of the Worlds’ top the Razzies
The 46th Razzie Awards have unveiled their list of the year’s most notoriously poor films, with one title dominating the night. The 2025 adaptation of ‘War of the Worlds’ swept multiple categories, including Worst Picture, Worst Remake/Sequel, Worst Screenplay, Worst Director, and Worst Actor, all claimed by Ice Cube. This year’s ceremony, held during Oscar week, spotlighted the film’s contributions to cinematic ineptitude.
Razzie Tradition and Humor
As tradition dictates, the Razzie winners were announced the day before the Academy Awards, a practice that continues to blend irony with entertainment. The Golden Raspberry Awards, known as the Razzies, take a tongue-in-cheek approach to cinema by handing out awards for those films that are, shall we say, viewed as less than stellar.
“The Razzies are a playful way to mock films that fall short of expectations,”
the ceremony’s longtime spirit.
Redeemer Award Highlight
This season’s Razzie Redeemer Award went to Kate Hudson for her role in ‘Song Sung Blue,’ marking her return after a 2021 win for Worst Actress in ‘Music.’
Notable Nominees and Winners
Below is the list of nominees, with winners highlighted in bold: – **‘War of the Worlds’ (2025)**: Dave Bautista for Worst Actor, Ice Cube for Worst Director. – **‘The Electric State’**: Trey Edward Shults for Worst Screenplay. – **‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’**: Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye for Worst Screenplay. – **‘Disney’s Snow White’ (2025)**: Marc Webb for Worst Screenplay. – **‘Star Trek: Section 31’**: Craig Sweeny for Worst Screenplay. – **‘Snow White’ (2025)**: All Seven Artificial Dwarfs for Worst Supporting Actor. – **‘In The Lost Lands’**: Milla Jovovich for Worst Actress. – **‘Bride Hard’**: Rebel Wilson for Worst Actress. – **‘Fountain Of Youth’**: Natalie Portman for Worst Actress. – **‘Smurfs’ (2025)**: James Corden & Rihanna for Worst Screen Combo. – **‘Song Sung Blue’**: Ema Horvath for Worst Supporting Actress. – **‘The Strangers: Chapter 2’**: Kacey Rohl for Worst Supporting Actress.
While ‘War of the Worlds’ (2025) took home several accolades, it narrowly missed out on Worst Screen Combo, which was awarded to the CGI dwarfs from Disney’s ‘Snow White’ (2025). The film’s six nominations reflect its place in the Razzie pantheon, a category known for its relentless critique of cinematic flops.
