2025 'War of the Worlds' Remake Dominates Razzie Awards

The sci-fi film took home several 'worst of' honors, including worst picture, worst actor, and worst director.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 1:50am

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The 2025 remake of the classic sci-fi film "War of the Worlds" was the big "winner" at the 2026 Golden Raspberry Awards, taking home several "worst of" honors including worst picture, worst remake/rip-off sequel, worst screenplay, worst director for Rich Lee, and worst actor for Ice Cube. The film, which went directly to video, was widely panned by critics for its "clumsy dialogue, blatant Amazon product placement, and wildly inept storytelling."

Why it matters

The Razzies are a long-running parody of awards season that call out the worst films and performances in Hollywood. While not as prestigious as the Oscars, the Razzies shine a light on productions that fail to meet audience and critical expectations, providing a counterpoint to the celebration of excellence at the Academy Awards.

The details

In addition to its multiple "worst" wins, "War of the Worlds" was edged out only in the category of worst screen combo, which went to the seven CGI dwarfs from Disney's "Snow White." Other "winners" included Rebel Wilson as worst actress for "Bride Hard" and Scarlet Rose Stallone as worst supporting actress for "Gunslingers." The Razzie Redeemer Award went to Kate Hudson for her performance in "Song Sung Blue" after a prior worst actress win for "Music" in 2021.

  • The 2026 Golden Raspberry Awards were held on March 15, 2026, the day before the Academy Awards ceremony.

The players

War of the Worlds

A 2025 sci-fi remake that was widely panned by critics and became a "cult hate-watch classic" after going directly to video.

Rich Lee

The director of the 2025 "War of the Worlds" remake, who was named worst director by the Razzies.

Ice Cube

The actor who starred in the 2025 "War of the Worlds" remake and was named worst actor by the Razzies.

Rebel Wilson

The actress who was named worst actress for her role in "Bride Hard."

Scarlet Rose Stallone

The actress who was named worst supporting actress for her role in "Gunslingers."

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What’s next

The Academy Awards ceremony will be broadcast live from the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 16, 2026 at 7pm ET on ABC.

The takeaway

The Razzie Awards serve as a humorous counterpoint to the celebration of excellence at the Oscars, shining a light on the worst films and performances that fail to meet audience and critical expectations in Hollywood. While not as prestigious, the Razzies provide an important balance and reminder that even the most successful industry can produce work that misses the mark.