Razzie Awards 2026: Anti-Oscars name ‘War Of The Worlds’ as Worst Picture

Razzie Awards 2026: A Celebration of Cinema’s Missteps

Before the Oscars honor the year’s cinematic triumphs, the Golden Raspberry Awards—often dubbed the Razzies—take center stage, spotlighting the most disappointing films. These awards, known for their satirical tone, aim to balance the Oscars’ celebratory nature by recognizing cinematic failures. This year’s 46th edition handed out its accolades with a clear focus on the film that left audiences particularly unimpressed.

War of the Worlds: The Year’s Most Notable Disappointment

Among the selections, the Amazon-backed adaptation of H.G. Wells’ *War of the Worlds* emerged as the worst film of 2026. Critics and fans alike found it to be a glaring example of cinematic misjudgment. Its over-the-top style and lack of coherent storytelling earned it multiple Razzie honors, solidifying its place as a standout in this year’s list of contenders.

“The film’s Amazon-sponsored remake is a laughably naff devastation of H.G. Wells’ classic, bordering on a cinematic crime against humanity,”

remarked a reviewer, highlighting the widespread frustration with its execution. The movie claimed five awards, including Worst Picture, Worst Director (Rich Lee), Worst Actor (Ice Cube), Worst Screenplay (Kenny Golde and Marc Hyman), and Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-Off, or Sequel.

Other Notable Razzie Winners

While *War of the Worlds* dominated the ceremony, several other films also garnered recognition. Disney’s *Snow White* remake received two awards: Worst Supporting Actor and Worst Screen Combo, both attributed to its CGI dwarfs. Rebel Wilson was named Worst Actress for her action-comedy *Bride Hard*, and Scarlet Rose Stallone (daughter of Sylvester Stallone) took home Worst Supporting Actress for *Gunslingers*.

Kate Hudson Recognized with Redeemer Award

Amid the critiques, Kate Hudson was honored with the Redeemer Award for her Oscar-nominated performance in *Song Sung Blue*. This award celebrates actors who, despite past Razzie nods, demonstrate redemption through notable work. Hudson has previously been nominated for roles in *My Best Friend’s Girl* (2008), *Mother’s Day* (2016), and *Music* (2021), yet her latest effort earned praise as a standout in a year of questionable choices.

Full List of This Year’s Razzie Honorees

Here is the complete roster of this year’s awards: – Worst Picture: *War of the Worlds* – Worst Director: Rich Lee (*War of the Worlds*) – Worst Actor: Ice Cube (*War of the Worlds*) – Worst Screenplay: Kenny Golde and Marc Hyman (*War of the Worlds*) – Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-Off, or Sequel: *War of the Worlds* – Worst Supporting Actor: *Snow White* – Worst Screen Combo: *Snow White* – Worst Actress: Rebel Wilson (*Bride Hard*) – Worst Supporting Actress: Scarlet Rose Stallone (*Gunslingers*) – Redeemer Award: Kate Hudson (*Song Sung Blue*)