Ice Cube and ‘War of the Worlds’ top the Razzies
Ice Cube and ‘War of the Worlds’ top the Razzies
The 46th Razzie Awards concluded with the announcement of its winners, highlighting a film that claimed multiple dubious titles. The 2025 adaptation of “War of the Worlds” emerged as the most honored entry, securing awards in five categories, including worst picture, worst remake/rip-off sequel, worst screenplay, worst director, and worst actor for Ice Cube. This year’s ceremony, held just before the Academy Awards, continued its tradition of celebrating cinematic missteps with humor.
Compared to the 2005 version starring Tom Cruise, the 2025 “War of the Worlds” faced similar scrutiny, earning six nominations in total. However, it narrowly missed out on the worst screen combo category, which was awarded to the CGI dwarfs in Disney’s “Snow White” (2025). The artificial septet also claimed the worst supporting actor trophy. The Golden Raspberry Awards, or Razzies, are renowned for their lighthearted take on film criticism, spotlighting movies that fall short of excellence.
“The Razzies aim to find the least impressive films, offering a playful critique of Hollywood’s biggest flops,” noted a spokesperson for the awards.
Among the standout moments, the Razzie Redeemer Award was given to Kate Hudson for her role in “Song Sung Blue,” following her 2021 win for worst actress in “Music.” Below is the full list of nominees, with the winning entries highlighted:
Worst Actor
Dave Bautista for “The Lost Lands” Ice Cube for “War of the Worlds” Scott Eastwood for “Alarum” Jared Leto for “Tron: Ares” Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd) for “Hurry Up Tomorrow” Ariana DeBose for “Love Hurts” Milla Jovovich for “In The Lost Lands” Natalie Portman for “Fountain Of Youth” Rebel Wilson for “Bride Hard” Michele Yeoh for “Star Trek: Section 31”
Worst Screenplay
“The Electric State” (screenplay by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely) “Hurry Up Tomorrow” (screenplay by Trey Edward Shults, Abel Tesfaye, and Reza Fahim) “Snow White” (2025) (screenplay by Erin Cressida Wilson and others) “Star Trek: Section 31” (screenplay by Craig Sweeny, with story by Bo Yeon Kim and Erika Lippoldt) “War of the Worlds” (2025) (screen story and screenplay by Kenny Golde and Marc Hyman, adapting H.G. Wells’ classic)
The list also included other notable entries, such as “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (2025), “Five Nights At Freddy’s 2,” and “Smurfs” (2025), all of which received recognition for their cinematic shortcomings. The awards emphasized a mix of established names and emerging talents, reflecting the eclectic nature of the Razzies’ selections.
