Celebrating Cinematic Misfires: A Year of Unforgettable Flops

  • Ethan Miller Ethan Miller
  • Jan 22, 2026
Celebrating Cinematic Misfires: A Year of Unforgettable Flops

The season celebrating cinematic achievements is rapidly approaching. With the Golden Globes behind us and the Oscars on the horizon, another distinctive awards ceremony has put forth its list of honorees—albeit for films that have vastly missed the mark during the year.

According to recent industry reports, the contest for the most disappointing film appears to be a contest between two major entries. One effort is Ice Cube’s adaptation of a classic science-fiction narrative available on Amazon Prime, while the other is a modern retelling of a timeless fairy tale featuring a star-studded cast. In this negative spotlight, the lead from the science-fiction project is nominated as the most unfavorable performance, and the distinctive supporting characters from the fairy tale reimagining have also drawn criticism.

Additionally, these films are not only under fire for the overall production but also for aspects such as the remake quality, the dynamic between key performers, directing choices, and the script. Other works contending for the title of the worst film include a project headlined by a popular musician, a new installment within a celebrated space saga, and an adaptation of a well-known electronic narrative. Viewers interested in where other recent films, including titles like Tron: Ares and The Alto Knights, landed in this dubious ranking, have the complete rundown available below.

The categories under scrutiny are:

  • Worst Picture
  • Worst Actor
  • Worst Actress
  • Worst Remake / Rip-Off / Sequel
  • Worst Supporting Actress
  • Worst Supporting Actor
  • Worst Screen Combo
  • Worst Director
  • Worst Screenplay