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Ice Cube and ‘War of the Worlds’ top the Razzies

Barbara Smith 03/14/2026

Ice Cube and ‘War of the Worlds’ top the Razzies

The 46th edition of the Razzie Awards has released its list of honorees, with one film dominating the list of worst performances. The 2025 remake of ‘War of the Worlds’ claimed multiple dubious titles, including worst picture, worst remake/rip-off sequel, worst screenplay, worst director, and worst actor, awarded to Ice Cube.

Tradition and Humor in the Razzies

As is customary, the Razzie winners were announced just before the Oscars, maintaining the tradition of mocking cinematic misfires with a touch of humor. The ceremony, known for its satirical take on film quality, highlights the most criticized works of the year.

The Golden Raspberry Awards, or Razzies, embrace a lighthearted critique of cinema by honoring the least successful films. Their approach is both a joke and a judgment, celebrating the worst in a way that’s equal parts ridicule and recognition.

Notable Nominations and Surprises

While ‘War of the Worlds’ (2025) dominated, other films also received recognition. The CGI dwarfs from last year’s Disney live-action ‘Snow White’ earned the worst screen combo award, narrowly missing out on the six total nominations the film secured. Meanwhile, the Razzie Redeemer Award went to Kate Hudson for ‘Song Sung Blue,’ following her 2021 worst actress win for ‘Music.’

Full List of Winners and Nominees

Below are the full nominees and winners, with the latter marked in bold:

  • War of the Worlds (2025) – Won worst picture, worst remake/rip-off sequel, worst screenplay, worst director, and worst actor (Ice Cube).
  • The Electric State – Nominated for worst film.
  • Hurry Up Tomorrow – Nominated for worst film.
  • Disney’s Snow White (2025) – Secured worst screen combo and worst supporting actor.
  • Star Trek: Section 31 – Nominated for worst film.

Actors and Directors Recognized

Among the performers, the following stood out:

  • WINNER Dave Bautista – ‘In The Lost Lands’.
  • WINNER Ice Cube – ‘War of the Worlds’.
  • WINNER Scott Eastwood – ‘Alarum’.
  • WINNER Jared Leto – ‘Tron: Ares’.
  • WINNER Abel Tesfaye – ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’.
  • WINNER Michele Yeoh – ‘Star Trek: Section 31’.

Screenplay and Creative Categories

The screenplay awards saw these selections:

  • WINNER ‘The Electric State’ – Screenplay by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely.
  • WINNER ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ – Screenplay by Trey Edward Shults, Abel Tesfaye, and Reza Fahim.
  • WINNER ‘Snow White’ (2025) – Screenplay by Erin Cressida Wilson and others.
  • WINNER ‘Star Trek: Section 31’ – Screenplay by Craig Sweeny.
  • WINNER ‘War of the Worlds’ (2025) – Screen story and screenplay by Kenny Golde and Marc Hyman.

Additional Nominees

Other notable contenders included:

  • WINNER Stephen Dorff – ‘Bride Hard’.
  • WINNER Nicolas Cage – ‘Gunslingers’.
  • WINNER James Corden & Rihanna – ‘Smurfs’ (2025).
  • WINNER Olatunde Osunsanmi – ‘Star Trek: Section 31’.
  • WINNER The Russo Brothers – ‘The Electric State’.
  • WINNER Marc Webb – ‘Snow White’ (2025).