Hollywood’s annual Razzie Awards, the tongue‑in‑cheek ceremony that “honors” the worst in cinema, crowned War of the Worlds as its big loser this year. The Prime Video remake, starring Ice Cube, took home five trophies, including Worst Picture, Worst Actor, Worst Director, Worst Screenplay, and Worst Remake.
A Cult Hate-Watch
The film, directed by Rich Lee, reimagined H.G. Wells’ classic novel with a gimmick: Ice Cube battles an alien invasion entirely from his desk, seen only through his computer screen and webcam. Critics panned the concept, but audiences quickly embraced it as a “hate-watch classic.” The Razzies described it as “utterly destroying HG Wells’ novel” with “hack dialogue” and a “hilarious performance” from its lead.
Other Notable “Winners”
Rebel Wilson earned Worst Actress for her role in Bride Hard, where she wielded weaponized curling irons as an unlikely action hero. Scarlet Rose Stallone, daughter of Sylvester Stallone, was named Worst Supporting Actress for her performance in Gunslingers. Disney’s 2025 Snow White remake also took a beating. Its seven computer-generated dwarfs collectively won Worst Supporting Actor and Worst Screen Combo.
A Redeemer Among the Razzie Regulars
Not all the news was bad. Kate Hudson received the Razzie Redeemer Award, given to past nominees who turn their careers around. Hudson, once criticized for roles in Music, Mother’s Day, and My Best Friend’s Girl, is now earning acclaim with an Oscar nomination for Song Sung Blue.
Full List of Razzie Winners
- Worst Picture: War of the Worlds
- Worst Actor: Ice Cube (War of the Worlds)
- Worst Actress: Rebel Wilson (Bride Hard)
- Worst Supporting Actor: Seven CGI dwarfs (Snow White)
- Worst Supporting Actress: Scarlet Rose Stallone (Gunslingers)
- Worst Screen Combo: Seven CGI dwarfs (Snow White)
- Worst Remake: War of the Worlds
- Worst Director: Rich Lee (War of the Worlds)
- Worst Screenplay: Kenny Golde & Marc Hyman (War of the Worlds)
- Razzie Redeemer: Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue)
As the Oscars prepare to celebrate the best films of 2025, the Razzies remind audiences that sometimes the worst movies are the most fun to watch.
