The 2025 Razzie Awards nominations have been revealed, with both Joker: Folie à Deux and Madame Web tying for the most nominations—seven each. The Razzies recognize the worst films of the previous year, based on votes from 1,202 members. Joker: Folie à Deux, which is the sequel to the popular 2019 movie, didn’t do well at the box office and made much less money than it cost to produce. This financial struggle, along with poor reviews, likely led to its high number of nominations.
Other films that also received a lot of nominations include Madame Web, a spin-off from Sony’s Spider-Man series, Borderlands, based on a video game, Reagan, a biopic about the former president, and Megalopolis, a movie directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Each of these films got six nominations and are competing for Worst Picture alongside Joker: Folie à Deux.
The nominations include categories for Worst Actor and Actress, with Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga both recognized for their roles in Joker: Folie à Deux. The film’s director, Todd Phillips, is also nominated for Worst Director, competing against S.J. Clarkson (for Madame Web) and Francis Ford Coppola (for Megalopolis).
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The Razzies also look at other categories like Worst Screenplay, Worst Prequel/Remake/Rip-off/Sequel, and Worst Screen Combo. Joker: Folie à Deux received nominations in many of these areas, showing that critics had a lot to say about the film. The nominated films have low scores on Rotten Tomatoes, ranging from 10% to 45%, which shows how poorly they were received. Joker: Folie à Deux got a particularly bad score from audiences, indicating their disappointment.
The nominations include a variety of films from different studios, reflecting the Razzies’ wide coverage of the film industry. The Worst Actor nominees are Joaquin Phoenix, Jack Black, Zachary Levi, Dennis Quaid, and Jerry Seinfeld, while the Worst Actress nominees are Lady Gaga, Cate Blanchett, Dakota Johnson, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Jennifer Lopez. There are also nominations for supporting actors and actresses from various films.
The Worst Director category showcases both well-known and newer directors, highlighting the wide range of films considered for these awards. The Razzies, which started in 1981, have faced more criticism in recent years. Still, they spark conversations about films that struggle critically and at the box office. The 45th Annual Razzie Awards will take place on March 1, the same day as the Oscars, offering a contrasting view to the celebration of successful films. The winners will be announced through a video press release.
Source: 2025 Razzie Awards
