The satirical “Razzie Awards” have announced their nominees for the worst movies of 2025, and leading the pack with seven nominations is “Joker: Folie à Deux.” The sequel, five years removed from the Oscar-winning success of its predecessor, finds itself in stark contrast to the accolades once received, Euro News reported.
Joker: Folie à Deux is nominated for Worst Picture, Worst Actor (Joaquin Phoenix), Worst Actress (Lady Gaga), and Worst Director (Todd Phillips), among other categories.
The sequel’s reception has been polarized. Critics have described it as “underwhelming and monotonous,” with reviews lamenting its inability to match the provocative impact of the first film. One critique noted: “While Joker courted controversy for its potential incitement, the sequel will only stir debates about its dull execution.”
The film’s descent from Oscar glory to Razzie infamy highlights a dramatic shift in public and critical opinion, making it the centerpiece of this year’s shamed nominations.
Also in the Worst Picture category are Francis Ford Coppola’s ambitious flop Megalopolis, the video game adaptation Borderlands, the Spider-Man spin-off Madame Web, and the Ronald Reagan biopic Reagan.
Other Notable Nominations
Francis Ford Coppola, a legendary name in cinema, also faces Razzie scrutiny for Megalopolis, which earned six nominations. Critics panned the self-financed project as “an indulgent folly” that failed to resonate despite its grand vision.
Cate Blanchett, an Academy Award darling, found herself nominated for Worst Actress for her role in Borderlands. Other A-list stars on the Razzie radar include Jennifer Lopez (Atlas) and Dennis Quaid (Reagan).
Jon Voight, a prominent figure in Hollywood and a Trump appointee, received a damning four nominations for his performances across Megalopolis, Reagan, ShadowLand, and Strangers.
Full List of Razzie Nominations
Worst Picture
Borderlands
Joker: Folie à Deux
Madame Web
Megalopolis
Reagan
Worst Director
S.J. Clarkson (Madame Web)
Francis Ford Coppola (Megalopolis)
Todd Phillips (Joker: Folie à Deux)
Eli Roth (Borderlands)
Jerry Seinfeld (Unfrosted)
Worst Actor
Jack Black (Dear Santa)
Zachary Levi (Harold and the Purple Crayon)
Joaquin Phoenix (Joker: Folie à Deux)
Dennis Quaid (Reagan)
Jerry Seinfeld (Unfrosted)
Worst Actress
Cate Blanchett (Borderlands)
Lady Gaga (Joker: Folie à Deux)
Bryce Dallas Howard (Argylle)
Dakota Johnson (Madame Web)
Jennifer Lopez (Atlas)
Other Categories Include:
Worst Supporting Actor (Kevin Hart, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight)
Worst Screenplay (Joker: Folie à Deux, Kraven the Hunter, Megalopolis)
Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-Off or Sequel (The Crow, Rebel Moon, Joker: Folie à Deux)
When to Watch
Razzie’s infamous winners will be announced on March 1, just one day before the Oscars ceremony.