Disney’s widely-panned remake of Snow White has made an unexpected splash at the latest Golden Raspberry Awards, racking up an impressive six nominations. This annual event, known for spotlighting Hollywood’s most egregious misfires, will announce its winners on Saturday, March 14, just a day before the prestigious Academy Awards celebrate the year’s cinematic triumphs.
“Even Disney bungled that!”
The live-action adaptation of the beloved 1937 animated classic, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, has been met with harsh criticism. Starring Rachel Zegler in the titular role, the film has been labeled “exhaustingly awful” by The Guardian’s film critic Peter Bradshaw. Similarly, Odie Henderson from the Boston Globe lamented, “This dopey remake made me sleepy and grumpy.” The Razzies’ organizers encapsulated the film’s reception with a biting remark: “Where is that safer, happier, and more inspiring place – Disneyland? Well, even Disney bungled that!”
In a surprising twist, another poorly received remake, Prime Video’s War of the Worlds, has also garnered six nominations at this year’s Razzies. The film, which stars Ice Cube, is up for Worst Picture and has earned a Worst Actor nod for its lead. Critics have not held back, with Rotten Tomatoes branding it “an inept screensaver with wall-to-wall product placement.” Brian Tallerico from RogertEbert.com described it as “the most hate-watched thing in years,” concluding that it rarely even achieves the status of “stupid fun,” a sentiment that many viewers had hoped for.
War of the Worlds is currently ranked 71 on Rotten Tomatoes’ list of the worst films of all time, a dubious honor that underscores the film’s critical failure. Meanwhile, two other films, Hurry Up Tomorrow and Star Trek: Section 31, follow closely behind with five nominations each, showcasing a year filled with cinematic disappointments.
2026 Golden Raspberry Awards – all the nominees:
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Raspberry Awards reflect a diverse array of films that have failed to resonate with audiences and critics alike. Here’s a look at the key categories:
- Worst Picture: The Electric State, Hurry Up Tomorrow, Disney’s Snow White (2025), Star Trek: Section 31, War of the Worlds (2025)
- Worst Actor: Dave Bautista, In The Lost Lands; Ice Cube, War of the Worlds (2025); Scott Eastwood, Alarum; Jared Leto, Tron: Ares; Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, Hurry Up Tomorrow
- Worst Actress: Ariana DeBose, Love Hurts; Milla Jovovich, In The Lost Lands; Natalie Portman, Fountain Of Youth; Rebel Wilson, Bride Hard; Michele Yeoh, Star Trek: Section 31
- Worst Remake/Rip-off/Sequel: I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025), Five Nights At Freddy’s 2, Smurfs (2025), Snow White (2025), War of the Worlds (2025)
- Worst Supporting Actress: Anna Chlumsky, Bride Hard; Ema Horvath, The Strangers: Chapter 2; Scarlet Rose Stallone, Gunslingers; Kacey Rohl, Star Trek: Section 31; Isis Valverde, Alarum
- Worst Supporting Actor: All seven artificial dwarfs, Snow White (2025); Nicolas Cage, Gunslingers; Stephen Dorff, Bride Hard; Greg Kinnear, Off The Grid; Sylvester Stallone, Alarum
- Worst Screen Combo: All seven dwarfs, Snow White (2025); James Corden & Rihanna, Smurfs (2025); Ice Cube & his zoom camera, War of the Worlds (2025); Robert De Niro & Robert De Niro (as Frank & Vito), The Alto Knights; The Weeknd & his colossal ego, Hurry Up Tomorrow
- Worst Director: Rich Lee, War of the Worlds; Olatunde Osunsanmi, Star Trek: Section 31; The Russo Brothers, The Electric State; Trey Edward Shults, Hurry Up Tomorrow; Marc Webb, Snow White
- Worst Screenplay: The Electric State, Hurry Up Tomorrow, Snow White (2025), Star Trek: Section 31, War of the Worlds (2025)
How are the Razzies chosen?
The process for selecting the Golden Raspberry winners is as straightforward as it is accessible. Unlike the Academy Awards, which require an invitation to join, anyone can become a voting member of the Razzies by paying a $40 fee. This year, the nominees were determined through a vote involving 1,217 members, showcasing a democratic approach to recognizing cinematic failures.
As the film industry gears up for the Oscars, the Razzies serve as a humorous counterpoint, reminding audiences that not every film can be a masterpiece. With the spotlight now on the nominees, the anticipation builds for the announcement of the winners, which promises to be as entertaining as the films themselves.
Whether you’re a fan of cinematic triumphs or enjoy a good laugh at Hollywood’s expense, the Golden Raspberry Awards continue to be a unique and engaging event in the film calendar.
