Ice Cube and ‘War of the Worlds’ top the Razzies
2025’s ‘War of the Worlds’ Dominates 46th Razzie Awards
The 46th Razzie Awards have unveiled their winners, with a single movie claiming multiple dubious accolades as the year’s most overrated release. The 2025 adaptation of *War of the Worlds* swept several categories, including worst picture, worst remake/rip-off sequel, worst screenplay, worst director, and worst actor, awarded to Ice Cube. This marks a notable streak for the film, which, like its 2005 predecessor starring Tom Cruise, is rooted in H.G. Wells’ 1898 novel. It received six nominations total, falling short of the worst screen combo title, which went to the seven CGI dwarfs from Disney’s *Snow White* (2025). The artificial septet also claimed the worst supporting actor award.
Awards Ceremony Timing and Tradition
The Golden Raspberry Awards, affectionately known as the Razzies, humorously honor the year’s most critically panned films. As is customary, the “winners” are revealed the day before the Academy Awards, adding a cheeky twist to the Oscar season. This year’s Razzie Redeemer Award was presented to Kate Hudson for *Song Sung Blue*, following her 2021 win for worst actress in *Music*.
“Shall we say, viewed as less than stellar.”
Notable Winners and Nominees
Among the standout categories, the following films and performers were recognized:
- Worst Actor: Dave Bautista for *In The Lost Lands*
- Worst Supporting Actor: Ice Cube for *War of the Worlds* (2025)
- Worst Actress: Michele Yeoh for *Star Trek: Section 31*
- Worst Screen Combo: All Seven Artificial Dwarfs for *Snow White* (2025)
- Worst Director: Marc Webb for *Snow White* (2025)
Additional nominees include:
- Anna Chlumsky for *Bride Hard*
- Kacey Rohl for *Star Trek: Section 31*
- Olatunde Osunsanmi for *Star Trek: Section 31*
- James Corden & Rihanna for *Smurfs* (2025)
- Ice Cube and His Zoom Camera for *War of the Worlds* (2025)
- Robert DeNiro and Robert DeNiro (as Frank & Vito) for *The Alto Knights*
- The Weeknd and His Colossal Ego for *Hurry Up Tomorrow*
- Nicholas Cage for *Gunslingers*
- Stephen Dorff for *Bride Hard*
- Sylvester Stallone for *Alarum*
- Rich Lee for *War of The Worlds* (2025)
Screenplay Recognition
Several screenplays were highlighted for their lackluster writing:
- Worst Screenplay: *The Electric State* by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely
- Worst Screenplay: *Hurry Up Tomorrow* by Trey Edward Shults, Abel Tesfaye, and Reza Fahim
- Worst Screenplay: *Snow White* (2025) by Erin Cressida Wilson and a multitude of others
- Worst Screen Story: *War of the Worlds* (2025) by Kenny Golde and Marc Hyman
These selections underscore the Razzies’ mission to spotlight cinematic missteps with a blend of satire and irreverence.