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 revealed their winners, with a single film dominating the list of worst performances. The 2025 adaptation of “War of the Worlds” claimed top honors at the Razzies, securing titles like worst picture, worst remake/rip-off sequel, worst screenplay, worst director, and worst actor for Ice Cube. This year’s ceremony, held the day before the Oscars, marked a standout year for the film, which had six nominations in total, losing only the worst screen combo category, awarded to the seven CGI dwarfs from Disney’s 2025 live-action “Snow White.”
Razzies: A Joke for the Worst in Cinema
The Golden Raspberry Awards, or Razzies, are renowned for their humorous take on cinema, celebrating films that fall short of expectations. Each year, the event brings a lighthearted yet critical review of the entertainment industry’s missteps. This season, the Redeemer Award was presented to Kate Hudson for her role in “Song Sung Blue,” following her 2021 loss for worst actress in “Music.”
“The Razzies aim to highlight cinema’s most glaring failures with a wink and a nod, turning shortcomings into comedic accolades.”
Notable Winners and Nominees
While “War of the Worlds” (2025) was a major contender, other films and actors also earned recognition. The worst supporting actor trophy went to the artificial septet from “Snow White,” and the worst screen combo category was shared by those CGI characters. Other notable nods include:
- Worst Actor: Dave Bautista (for “In The Lost Lands”) and Ice Cube (for “War of the Worlds”)
- Worst Screenplay: Kenny Golde and Marc Hyman for “War of the Worlds”
- Worst Director: Trey Edward Shults for “Hurry Up Tomorrow”
- Worst Remake/rip-off sequel: “War of the Worlds” (2025)
Full List of Nominees
Below is the complete list of nominees, with the Razzie winners highlighted:
- Worst Picture: “War of the Worlds” (2025)
- Worst Screen Combo: All Seven Artificial Dwarfs (for “Snow White”)
- Worst Supporting Actor: All Seven Artificial Dwarfs (for “Snow White”)
- Worst Actor: Ice Cube (for “War of the Worlds”)
- Worst Actress: Rebel Wilson (for “Bride Hard”)
- Worst Screenplay: “War of the Worlds” (2025)
- Worst Director: Ice Cube (for “War of the Worlds”)
Additional nominees included “The Electric State,” “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” “Disney’s Snow White” (2025), “Star Trek: Section 31,” and “War of the Worlds” (2025). The ceremony honored a mix of films and performances, reflecting the Razzies’ tradition of spotlighting cinematic misfires with irreverent flair.