39th Golden Raspberry Awards Nominees Announced
The nominees for the 39th Golden Raspberry Awards — better known as the Razzies — have been revealed. The Razzies are a tongue-in-cheek counterpart to the Oscars, calling out what this award’s organizers consider the worst in mainstream filmmaking for the preceding year. This year’s list highlights a mix of studio flops, poorly received remakes and sequels, troubled star vehicles, and a few unexpected entries that attracted media attention.
The most prominent takeaway is that three widely criticized films led the nominations: Gotti, Holmes & Watson, and The Happytime Murders. Each of those titles received six nominations, making them the most targeted films of the year. Several high-profile performers appear in multiple categories: John Travolta, Johnny Depp, John C. Reilly, and Will Ferrell were each nominated in more than one category, reflecting a rough year for a handful of well-known names. Additionally, Fifty Shades Freed drew the Razzies’ notice for both its screenplay and direction. In another notable item, Melania Trump is listed among the nominees, marking a rare Razzie nod for a First Lady.
Below is the full, organized list of nominees for the 39th Golden Raspberry Awards.
Worst Picture
- Holmes & Watson
- Robin Hood
- The Happytime Murders
- Gotti
- Winchester
Worst Actor
- Johnny Depp (voice only), Sherlock Gnomes
- Bruce Willis, Death Wish
- Donald J. Trump (as himself), Death of a Nation
- John Travolta, Gotti
- Will Ferrell, Holmes & Watson
Worst Actress
- Melissa McCarthy, The Happytime Murders
- Jennifer Garner, Peppermint
- Amber Heard, London Fields
- Helen Mirren, Winchester
- Amanda Seyfried, The Clapper
Worst Remake, Ripoff, or Sequel
- Robin Hood
- Holmes & Watson
- Death Wish
- The Meg
- Death of a Nation
Worst Screenplay
- Fifty Shades Freed
- Death of a Nation
- The Happytime Murders
- Gotti
- Winchester
Worst Supporting Actor
- Justice Smith, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
- Jamie Foxx, Robin Hood
- John C. Reilly, Holmes & Watson
- Ludacris (voice only), Show Dogs
- Joel McHale, The Happytime Murders
Worst Supporting Actress
- Kellyanne Conway (as herself), Fahrenheit 11/9
- Marcia Gay Harden, Fifty Shades Freed
- Melania Trump (as herself), Fahrenheit 11/9
- Kelly Preston, Gotti
- Jaz Sinclair, Slenderman
Worst Screen Combos
- Johnny Depp & His Fast-Fading Film Career (voice work), Sherlock Gnomes
- Donald J. Trump & His Self-Perpetuating Pettiness, Death of a Nation and Fahrenheit 11/9
- Any Two Actors or Puppets (especially in the more awkward sex scenes), The Happytime Murders
- Kelly Preston & John Travolta, Gotti
- Will Ferrell & John C. Reilly, Holmes & Watson
Worst Director
- Spierig Bros., Winchester
- Ethan Cohen, Holmes & Watson
- James Foley, Fifty Shades Freed
- Kevin Connolly, Gotti
- Brian Henson, The Happytime Murders
The Razzies are intended as a lighthearted critique and entertainment industry counterpoint, spotlighting what voters feel were the low points of the cinematic year. While the awards are satirical by nature, they often generate conversation about studio decisions, casting choices, adaptational missteps, and the creative directions that led to heavily criticized projects.
If you follow awards season, the Razzie nominations can be an amusing complement to more traditional honors — offering a critical perspective on mainstream films that missed the mark. Whether you agree or disagree with the selections, the announced nominees make clear which films and performances drew the most negative attention this year.
This article presents the official list of nominees as announced for the 39th Golden Raspberry Awards.