The nominations for the 46th Golden Raspberry Awards, known as the Razzies, have been announced, spotlighting some of the most disappointing performances in recent films. Among those singled out this year are Nicolas Cage and The Weeknd, continuing their streak of Razzie recognition. The nominations come as part of the ceremony scheduled for March 14, drawing attention to the film industry’s less celebrated efforts.
Notable Nominations Across Various Categories Spotlight Disappointing Films and Roles
This year’s Razzies include several familiar names and unexpected entries in categories such as Worst Picture, Worst Actor, and Worst Actress. Viewers might have expected the nods for The Weeknd and the latest live-action remake of “Snow White,” but the roster also criticizes performances from industry veterans like Natalie Portman and Nicolas Cage.
The Worst Picture nominees are “The Electric State,” “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” “Snow White,” “Star Trek: Section 31,” and “War of the Worlds.” Each of these films has been singled out for failing to meet audience or critical expectations.
In the Worst Actor category, nominees include Dave Bautista for “In the Lost Lands,” Ice Cube for “War of the Worlds,” Scott Eastwood for “Alarum,” Jared Leto for “Tron: Ares,” and Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye for “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” This mix highlights both action stars and musicians venturing into acting roles.
Notably, the Worst Actress category features Ariana DeBose (“Love Hurts”), Milla Jovovich (“In the Lost Lands”), Natalie Portman (“Fountain of Youth”), Rebel Wilson (“Bride Hard”), and Michelle Yeoh (“Star Trek: Section 31”).
Supporting Roles and Other Categories Targeted for Subpar Contributions
The awards also call out supporting performances, with Nicolas Cage nominated for Worst Supporting Actor for his role in “Gunslingers.” Other nominees in this category include Stephen Dorff (“Bride Hard”), Greg Kinnear (“Off the Grid”), Sylvester Stallone (“Alarum”), and all Seven Artificial Dwarfs from “Snow White.”
Worst Supporting Actress nominees include Anna Chlumsky (“Bride Hard”), Ema Horvath (“The Strangers: Chapter 2”), Scarlet Rose Stallone (“Gunslingers”), Kacey Rohl (“Star Trek: Section 31”), and Isis Valverde (“Alarum”).
The Worst Screen Combo category calls particular attention to pairings on screen, nominating the Seven Dwarfs in “Snow White,” James Corden with Rihanna in “Smurfs,” Ice Cube with his Zoom camera in “War of the Worlds,” Robert DeNiro playing two roles in “The Alto Knights,” and The Weeknd alongside “His Colossal Ego” in “Hurry Up Tomorrow.”
Directorial and Screenplay Failures Included in Latest Razzie List
In the directing category, Rich Lee leads with a nomination for “War of the Worlds,” followed by Olatunde Osunsanmi for “Star Trek: Section 31,” the Russo Brothers for “The Electric State,” Trey Edward Shults for “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” and Marc Webb for “Snow White.”
Screenplay nominations highlight weak storytelling, including “The Electric State” by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, “Hurry Up Tomorrow” by Trey Edward Shults, Abel Tesfaye, and Reza Fahim, and “Snow White” by Erin Cressida Wilson. The scripts for “Star Trek: Section 31” by Craig Sweeny and “War of the Worlds” by Kenny Golde and Marc Hyman also received nods.
Razzie Nominations underscore Ongoing Industry Struggles with Quality
The continued Razzie recognition for Nicolas Cage and The Weeknd highlights a troubling pattern of performances that fail to resonate positively with audiences or critics alike. These nominations serve as a critical reflection on the direction of certain high-profile projects and talent choices. As the Razzie ceremony approaches on March 14, the winners—who will receive the infamous “award”—will emphasize the ongoing challenges faced by the entertainment industry in discerning notable failures amid a crowded media landscape.
For fans and industry insiders, the 46th Razzie Awards reinforce the importance of elevating quality in filmmaking and acting, reminding that even familiar stars are not immune to critical disappointment.
