Razzie Nominations 2026: Hollywood’s Annual Roast Gets Spicier

The 46th Golden Raspberry Awards nominations have arrived, and they read like a collision between internet discourse and studio miscalculations: Disney’s live-action Snow White and Ice Cube’s sci‑fi remake War of the Worlds lead the pack with six nods each, while The Weeknd lands in the crosshairs as a Worst Actor contender. Now firmly part of awards‑season culture, the Razzies once again blur the line between cheeky satire and harsh industry autopsy.


Collage of Disney’s Snow White, Ice Cube, and The Weeknd tied to 2026 Razzie nominations
Disney’s Snow White, Ice Cube’s War of the Worlds, and The Weeknd headline a crowded 2026 Razzie field. (Image credit: Variety)

Love them or hate them, the Razzies have become a cultural temperature check: what frustrated critics, exhausted audiences, and gleeful trolls all decide to laugh at together.


A Quick Primer: What the Golden Raspberry Awards Actually Are

Founded in 1981 by John J. B. Wilson, the Golden Raspberry Awards were conceived as a low‑budget counterpoint to the Oscars: a neon‑lit hall of shame for what voters consider the year’s worst in cinema. Where the Academy leans reverent, the Razzies lean rowdy and sarcastic, voting on categories like Worst Picture, Worst Actor, and Worst Remake, Rip‑Off or Sequel.

Over the years, the Razzies have roasted everything from Showgirls to Movie 43, sometimes nudging stars into good‑sport mode. Halle Berry famously showed up in person with her Oscar in hand to “accept” her Razzie for Catwoman, while Sandra Bullock wheeled in a cart of DVDs of All About Steve the night before winning her Academy Award for The Blind Side.

“The Razzies are a reminder that for every masterpiece, there’s a misfire. We just happen to make a night out of it.”

Why 2026’s Snow White Is a Prime Razzie Target

Disney’s live‑action Snow White was supposed to be the latest jewel in the studio’s remake crown. Instead, it’s now the poster child for the 2026 Razzies, topping the nominations list with six nods, including Worst Picture and Worst Remake.

Fairytale inspired forest scene evoking Snow White atmosphere
The live‑action Snow White leans on nostalgic iconography—but nostalgia alone couldn’t save it from Razzie ire. (Representative image)

Even before release, the film sat at the center of online culture wars: casting debates, visual effects complaints, and arguments over how much a 1937 fairy tale should be modernized. By the time it hit theaters, Snow White felt less like a movie and more like a referendum on the state of Disney IP.

  • Franchise fatigue: Another glossy remake in a marketplace already crowded with them.
  • Uneven tone: Torn between earnest fairy tale and self‑aware modern commentary.
  • Visual backlash: Criticized online for inconsistent CGI and design choices.

Critics zeroed in on how the film tried to be everything at once—progressive update, four‑quadrant crowd‑pleaser, and brand exercise. Razzie voters, predictably, pounced.


Ice Cube’s War of the Worlds: When IP Collides With Street Cred

Matching Snow White with six nominations, Ice Cube’s War of the Worlds reimagines H. G. Wells’ alien‑invasion classic through a modern, urban lens. On paper, that’s an intriguing pitch. In execution, at least according to Razzie voters, it became a tonal tug‑of‑war.

Apocalyptic city skyline under dramatic clouds suggesting alien invasion
Updating War of the Worlds for a new generation is a bold swing—but bold swings are exactly what the Razzies feast on when they miss. (Representative image)

Reviews describe the film as visually ambitious but narratively scattered, unsure whether it wants to be a gritty social thriller or a popcorn disaster movie with quips. That disconnect often lands harder when a project carries a recognizable title—and a star as iconic as Ice Cube.

“When you remake a classic, you’re not just making a movie—you’re arguing with history. War of the Worlds never quite figures out how to win that argument.”
  • Pros: Ambitious scope, strong moments of grounded spectacle.
  • Cons: Clashing tones, thin character arcs, and over‑busy plotting.

Historically, the Razzies have a soft spot for “go big or go home” failures—projects that swing for the fences and trip over their own scale. War of the Worlds fits that lineage neatly.


The Weeknd as Worst Actor Contender: Pop Stardom Meets Razzie Reality

The Weeknd’s inclusion as a Worst Actor nominee continues a long Razzie tradition: pop stars testing their big‑screen chops and getting scorched for it. Following the backlash surrounding HBO’s The Idol, his latest cinematic outing was always going to be judged under a microscope.

Singer performing under dramatic stage lighting representing crossover from music to film
The leap from arena stages to movie sets is notoriously tricky; The Weeknd now joins a long list of musicians the Razzies have called out. (Representative image)

His performance has been criticized as stiff and self‑serious, leaning on charisma that works in music videos but doesn’t quite translate to feature‑length storytelling. Still, it’s worth noting that many Razzie‑targeted musicians—Madonna, Mariah Carey, even Will Smith early on—eventually found ways to recalibrate their on‑screen personas.


What These 2026 Nominations Say About Hollywood Right Now

Beyond individual misfires, the 2026 Razzie lineup feels like a snapshot of broader industry anxieties. The big targets are familiar brands, legacy IP, and cross‑media stars—all things studios lean on most heavily in an unpredictable box office era.

Audience in a cinema watching a film, representing changing moviegoing culture
The Razzie ballot often mirrors moviegoer fatigue: too many remakes, too much brand management, not enough surprise. (Representative image)
  • Remake overload: Snow White and War of the Worlds underline how risky “safe” IP can actually be.
  • Streaming‑era stardom: Artists like The Weeknd are navigating a blurred line between music, TV, and film, with audiences quick to critique missteps.
  • Online discourse feedback loop: Movies that dominate social media arguments often surface on Razzie lists, regardless of their actual box office.

The Razzies sometimes overcorrect—piling on films that became fashionable to hate—but they also serve as a messy barometer of what viewers are tired of being sold.

In an era of test screenings and algorithmic content, Razzie nominations function as a loud, occasionally unfair “We’re not buying this” from a corner of fandom and criticism.

Are the Razzies Still Relevant—or Just Mean‑Spirited?

The Golden Raspberries have always walked a fine line between playful ribbing and punching down. In recent years, they’ve faced pushback for nominating child actors and piling onto easy targets, prompting public apologies and some rule tweaks.

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Unlike the Oscars’ polished prestige, the Razzies trade in irreverence—but they’re under more scrutiny than ever about where the joke lands. (Representative image)
  • Strengths: They puncture hype bubbles, call out lazy franchise entries, and occasionally inspire filmmakers to self‑reflect.
  • Weaknesses: They can amplify internet dogpiles and reduce complex production issues to a punchline.

When they focus on cynical cash‑grabs and high‑budget misjudgments—like a wobbly Snow White reboot or an overloaded War of the Worlds—the satire lands more cleanly. When they veer into personal attacks, the cultural mood turns quickly.


Final Take: Beyond the Punchlines

The 2026 Razzie nominations—dominated by Snow White, Ice Cube’s War of the Worlds, and The Weeknd’s latest acting experiment—underline a simple truth: audiences are increasingly skeptical of glossy repackaging, even when it comes with big stars and familiar stories. Whether you see the Razzies as necessary counter‑programming or just a loud sideshow, their ballot doubles as a cautionary memo to studios: nostalgia, IP, and celebrity alone are no longer enough.

As awards season unfolds—with earnest Oscar campaigns on one side and snarky Razzie ballots on the other—the real question is what Hollywood chooses to learn from years like this. If the next wave of tentpoles starts taking bigger risks on original stories instead of shakier remakes, then this year’s Razzie dogpile might sting now but pay cultural dividends later.