The 46th annual Razzie Awards, known for spotlighting the most disappointing and critically panned films of the year, handed out their top dishonors on Saturday night, with the 2025 American science fiction film “War of the Worlds” emerging as the biggest loser. Inspired by H.G. Wells’ iconic 1898 novel, the movie was heavily criticized and ultimately took home the awards for worst picture, worst screenplay, worst remake, worst actor, and worst director. The Razzies did not hold back in their harsh assessment, stating that the film “utterly destroyed H.G. Wells’ classic novel,” reflecting widespread disappointment among critics and audiences alike.
These awards, often regarded as Hollywood’s tongue-in-cheek counterpart to the Oscars, aim to highlight the year’s most underwhelming cinematic efforts. This year, “War of the Worlds” dominated the ceremony, underscoring the film’s failure to live up to expectations despite its high-profile source material and production budget. The sweeping nature of its losses across multiple categories speaks to the broad dissatisfaction with everything from the script to the performances and direction.
Meanwhile, another major target of the Razzies was the 2025 live-action adaptation of Disney’s beloved 1937 animated classic, “Snow White.” The film was mocked for its costly production and poor reception, receiving the awards for worst supporting actor — humorously attributed to all seven CGI dwarves collectively — as well as worst screen combo. The Razzies quipped that the film “cost a fortune and lost a fortune, perhaps cursed by Walt himself for having ignored his dying wish for it never to be remade,” highlighting the backlash against the remake trend in Hollywood.
In addition to these headline winners, Rebel Wilson was recognized with the worst actress award for her role in the action comedy “Bride Hard,” while Scarlet Rose Stallone took home the worst supporting actress trophy for her performance in the Western action film “Gunslingers.” These awards reflect the Razzie voters’ critical view of performances that failed to resonate positively with audiences or critics during the year.
On a more positive note, the Razzie Redeemer Award, which honors a past nominee who has since improved their craft and achieved critical acclaim, was presented to Kate Hudson. Hudson received widespread praise for her role as Cartwright-Sardina in “Song Sung Blue,” where she stars alongside Hugh Jackman as part of a Neil Diamond cover band duo. Her performance earned her nominations for best actress at the Golden Globes, Actor Awards, and BAFTA Awards, as well as an Academy Award nomination. This recognition marks a significant turnaround for Hudson, who had previously been nominated for several Razzies, including worst actress for her 2021 role in “Music,” directed by pop singer Sia.
The Razzie Awards are determined by a voting body of over 1,100 members from across the United States and approximately two dozen other countries. This diverse group casts their votes annually to identify the films and performances that, in their view, represent the lowest points of the cinematic year. The 46th edition of the awards ceremony once again underscored the ongoing conversation about quality and creativity in Hollywood productions, drawing attention to both spectacular failures and remarkable comebacks within the industry.
