The Absolute Worst Movies of 2025

1. Snow White

Disney’s live-action remake became one of the year’s most significant financial disasters. Despite its massive budget, the film failed to connect with audiences and quickly became a major theatrical bomb, losing money for the studio. Critics noted the film lacked the classic charm of the original animated feature, suffering from pacing issues and a muddled tone that failed to justify the remake's existence. It was a failure of scale and vision.

2. Tron: Ares

Intended to revive the iconic sci-fi franchise, Tron: Ares also proved to be a major financial disappointment for Disney. The film was another significant theatrical bomb, underperforming heavily at the box office despite pre-release hype. Reviewers found the film’s plot overly complex and lacking the visual novelty that defined its predecessors, leading to a critical consensus that the sequel failed to deliver on its promise.

3. Electric State

Despite its massive reported budget of $320 million and direction by the acclaimed Russo Brothers, this sci-fi epic was one of the most expensive critical misfires of 2025. Critics panned the film for failing to balance its spectacular scale with compelling storytelling, with many noting that the "spectacle could not mask its narrative flaws and uneven pacing". The adaptation was described by some as "soulless" and "emotionally inert," failing to capture the quiet profundity of its source material.

4. War of the Worlds

This sci-fi epic was an undisputed critical collapse. Reviewers universally slammed the film for relying on shoddy, inconsistent CGI that looked unconvincing and for having "dead-eyed acting" that failed to ground the chaos. Critics dismissed the film as a superficial, "feature-length commercial" that prioritized spectacle over narrative cohesion.

5. Playdate

This comedy, starring Kevin James and Alan Ritchson, was considered one of the most painful theatrical experiences of the year. The humor was deemed grating and repetitive, with critics noting it failed to land its jokes or justify its lengthy run time. The film ultimately became known as a significant low point for the genre in 2025.

6. Gunslingers

Even with Nicolas Cage leading the cast, this genre picture was unable to overcome its poor scripting and execution. The film’s critical score placed it among the worst five movies of the year. Critics pointed out a lack of originality and an inability to deliver on the promises of its action premise, making it a frustrating watch.

7. Alarum

The action thriller starring Sylvester Stallone was quickly ranked among the worst cinematic releases of 2025. Reviewers cited its reliance on tired action tropes, generic plotting, and a complete lack of genuine suspense as its major failures, demonstrating that star power alone cannot save a weak film.

8. Bride Hard

This Rebel Wilson comedy was widely panned by reviewers for its lack of chemistry and generic setup. Critics felt the film wasted its talent on a flimsy script, with jokes that consistently fell flat and a plot that felt wholly unoriginal. It easily found a place on the year's bottom ten list.

9. Five Nights at Freddy's 2

The sequel to the previous box-office success was a creative disappointment. It was criticized for an overwhelming sense of franchise fatigue, relying too heavily on the same jump scares and plot mechanics from the first film without adding anything new. The repetition earned it a spot among the year's worst-reviewed films.

10. Shadow Force

Despite a compelling cast including Kerry Washington and Omar Sy, this action-thriller failed to impress critics. Reviewers consistently pointed to the film's generic action sequences and thinly developed characters as major drawbacks. The film ultimately struggled to establish any unique identity, earning it a spot among the lowest-rated releases.