Zoolander No. 2 and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice lead the nominations for the 2017 Razzie Awards, each receiving eight nominations, including the category for “Worst Film.” The Golden Raspberry Awards, commonly known as the Razzies, are an annual event that satirically honors the year’s worst cinematic achievements rather than its best. The ceremony for the 2017 awards is scheduled for February 25, and this year’s nominee list includes a wide range of high-profile actors and filmmakers, from established stars to controversial projects.
The nominees across the various categories were selected and voted on by members of the Golden Raspberry Foundation. According to the organization, 1,014 Razzie members participated in the voting process for all categories, with the exception of the “Worst Screen Combo” category, which was decided by public votes from users on Rotten Tomatoes. The nominations reflect a mix of commercial blockbusters, critical failures, political documentaries, studio sequels, and star-driven vehicles that failed to connect with critics or audiences.
Below is the complete list of nominees for the 2017 Razzie Awards:
WORST PICTURE
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Dirty Grandpa
Gods of Egypt
Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party
Independence Day: Resurgence
Zoolander No. 2
WORST ACTOR
Ben Affleck — Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Gerard Butler — Gods of Egypt & London Has Fallen
Henry Cavill — Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Robert De Niro — Dirty Grandpa
Dinesh D’Souza [as Himself] — Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party
Ben Stiller — Zoolander No. 2
WORST ACTRESS
Megan Fox — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Tyler Perry — Boo! A Madea Halloween
Julia Roberts — Mother’s Day
Becky Turner [as Hillary Clinton] — Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party
Naomi Watts — Divergent Series: Allegiant & Shut-In
Shailene Woodley — Divergent Series: Allegiant
WORST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Julianne Hough — Dirty Grandpa
Kate Hudson — Mother’s Day
Aubrey Plaza — Dirty Grandpa
Jane Seymour — Fifty Shades of Black
Sela Ward — Independence Day: Resurgence
Kristen Wiig — Zoolander No. 2
WORST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Nicolas Cage — Snowden
Johnny Depp — Alice Through the Looking Glass
Will Ferrell — Zoolander No. 2
Jesse Eisenberg — Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Jared Leto — Suicide Squad
Owen Wilson — Zoolander No. 2
WORST SCREEN COMBO
Ben Affleck & His BFF (Baddest Foe Forever) Henry Cavill — Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Any 2 Egyptian Gods or Mortals — Gods of Egypt
Johnny Depp & His Vomitously Vibrant Costume — Alice Through the Looking Glass
The Entire Cast of Once Respected Actors — Collateral Beauty
Tyler Perry & That Same Old Worn Out Wig — Boo! A Madea Halloween
Ben Stiller and His BFF (Barely Funny Friend) Owen Wilson — Zoolander No. 2
WORST DIRECTOR
Dinesh D’Souza and Bruce Schooley — Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party
Roland Emmerich — Independence Day: Resurgence
Tyler Perry — Boo! A Madea Halloween
Alex Proyas — Gods of Egypt
Zack Snyder — Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Ben Stiller — Zoolander No. 2
WORST PREQUEL, REMAKE, RIP-OFF OR SEQUEL
Alice Through the Looking Glass
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice: Dawn of Justice
Fifty Shades of Black
Independence Day: Resurgence
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Zoolander No. 2
WORST SCREENPLAY
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Dirty Grandpa
Gods of Egypt
Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party
Independence Day: Resurgence
Suicide Squad
The Razzie nominations typically draw attention for their blunt assessments and often humorous phrasing in categories like “Worst Screen Combo.” Nominees range from box-office hits that disappointed critics to smaller films that generated controversy or negative buzz. While some actors and directors take Razzie attention with good humor, others ignore or dismiss the awards; regardless, the Razzies continue to provoke conversation about the quality of mainstream filmmaking and the gap that sometimes exists between commercial success and critical reception.
As the awards date approaches, the list of nominees will be discussed across social and entertainment media, and the winners will be revealed at the Razzie ceremony. The nominations offer a snapshot of the films and performances that critics and Razzie voters found most flawed in that film year, and they provide a counterpoint to the industry’s awards season that celebrates excellence. Whether regarded as lighthearted mockery or pointed critique, the Razzies remain a persistent and widely noticed part of the annual awards landscape.