Disney’s live-action Snow White has gone from Oscar stage appearance to Razzie nominations in just one year.
The film, which saw stars Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler present together at the 2025 Oscars during its promotional push, now leads the 2026 Golden Raspberry Awards with six nominations.
Among those nominations? Worst picture.
It’s a dramatic fall from grace for what was supposed to be Disney’s triumphant reimagining of their classic animated tale.
Snow White Ties for Most Nominations
The live-action fairy tale shares its dubious honor with Ice Cube’s War of the Worlds, which also earned six Razzie nominations including worst picture.
Both films are competing in nearly identical categories, suggesting they share similar filmmaking shortcomings in the eyes of Razzie voters.
The two movies face off in worst remake, worst director (Marc Webb for Snow White and Rich Lee for War of the Worlds), and worst screenplay categories.
The Screenplay Category Gets Crowded
Snow White’s screenplay credit went to Erin Cressida Wilson and “a bunch of others too numerous to mention,” according to Razzie organizers.
That kind of sarcastic nomination language typically signals production troubles or excessive rewrites.
War of the Worlds screenplay credits went to Kenny Golde and Marc Hyman, facing similar criticism for their adaptation work.
Unusual Screen Combo Nominations
Perhaps most notably, both films earned nominations for worst screen combo with particularly creative citations.
Snow White received recognition for “all seven dwarves” — a pointed reference to the film’s controversial use of CGI characters rather than actors with dwarfism.
War of the Worlds earned its nomination for Ice Cube and “his Zoom camera,” suggesting technical or production quality issues plagued the film.
Acting Categories Feature Surprising Names
Ice Cube landed a worst actor nomination for War of the Worlds, while Snow White’s “artificial” dwarves received a worst supporting actor nod.
That supporting actor nomination highlights ongoing controversy around Disney’s decision to create the seven dwarves using digital technology rather than casting actors.
The choice sparked significant backlash during production and apparently left a lasting negative impression on audiences and critics alike.
Oscar Winners Dominate Other Categories
The 2026 Razzies feature an unusually high concentration of Academy Award winners among nominees.
Jared Leto received a worst actor nomination for Tron: Ares, continuing his streak of divisive performances in high-profile projects.
Three Oscar-winning actresses compete in the worst actress category:
- Ariana DeBose for Love Hurts
- Natalie Portman for Fountain of Youth
- Michelle Yeoh for Star Trek: Section 31
Supporting categories feature Nicolas Cage (Gunslingers) and Robert De Niro, who earned a screen combo nomination for playing “Frank and Vito” in The Alto Knights.
Worst Picture Contenders Round Out Field
Beyond Snow White and War of the Worlds, three other films compete for worst picture.
Hurry Up Tomorrow, starring musician Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, earned five nominations total.
Star Trek: Section 31 also received five nominations, suggesting the franchise entry failed to connect with audiences or critics.
The Electric State rounds out worst picture nominees with three total Razzie nominations.
The Timing Couldn’t Be Worse
Razzie organizers scheduled their awards ceremony for Saturday, March 14 — strategically placed one day before the 2026 Oscars.
This timing ensures maximum media attention and creates an uncomfortable contrast between Hollywood’s celebration of excellence and acknowledgment of failure.
Winners receive a $4.97 gold spray-painted trophy, intentionally designed to mock the prestigious Oscar statuette.
What Went Wrong With Snow White?
Disney’s live-action remake faced controversy long before release.
Behind-the-scenes photos showing the dwarves rendered as CGI characters sparked immediate backlash from disability advocates and actors.
Production delays and reported script issues plagued development, evidenced by that “bunch of others too numerous to mention” screenplay credit.
Despite featuring two bankable stars in Gadot and Zegler, along with director Marc Webb (who helmed The Amazing Spider-Man films), Snow White apparently failed to capture magic.
The film’s journey from Oscar stage promotion to Razzie front-runner represents one of entertainment’s sharpest reversals in recent memory.
Whether Snow White or War of the Worlds ultimately claims worst picture honors, both films serve as reminders that star power and recognizable intellectual property don’t guarantee quality.
Results will be revealed March 14, likely providing uncomfortable viewing for everyone involved in these productions.