Top 10 worst movies of 2025 (10 photos)

We've compiled a subjective list of the year's worst films. They're not exactly terrible, but rather disappointing, which is even more disappointing. Too long, too boring, and too much CGI: welcome to theaters in 2025. If you thought last year was tough for the industry, check out these new releases. Get ready, we'll start with the best!

Knives Out: Resurrection of the Dead





The dead man was brought back to life quite well for two-thirds of the film, but the last third was so terribly tedious and endlessly drawn-out that the answer to the question "Who is the killer?" interested viewers less than "When can I go home?" It seems this film series is time to go.

Mission: Impossible – Final Payback



The film disappoints with a chaotic start and a lack of coherent exposition: the accumulation of unexplained events and forced dialogue, which the characters read as if they were part of a role, makes the proceedings boring within the first half hour. The feeling of stuffiness is reinforced by the strange visual style, with an excess of close-ups and a lack of panoramic views, making the large-scale stunts with airplanes and submarines in the second half feel out of context. Ultimately, the weak rhythm and the claustrophobic shooting style make the expensive action feel disjointed, never quite coalescing into a gripping, cohesive film.

Snow White





This controversial Disney film (how's that for a combo) suffers from an overabundance of plastic CGI and a lack of fairytale magic, turning into a soulless and boring studio production. Critics and audiences alike are unanimous in their complaints about the visuals: the frightening digital dwarves and flat sets create an "uncanny valley" effect, completely ruining the original's atmosphere. The script's reimagining of the heroine made the new Snow White distant and even unlikable, while Gal Gadot's potentially vibrant Evil Queen was criminally under-screened and given a flat motivation. Ultimately, the film feels like an expensive but tedious political statement, where even Rachel Zegler's vocal talents can't save it from feeling false and creatively empty.

Tron: Ares



Category: Which film did Jared Leto fail with this time? The film has sparked a barrage of criticism for turning the once-revolutionary cyberpunk universe into a dull collection of genre cliches. The main complaints center on the sterile script and the unjustified transfer of much of the action from the neon-lit digital world to everyday reality, which deprived the film of its unique aesthetic.

Audiences are complaining about a lack of depth: the ambitious plot about AI and "3D-printing" programs into real people feels superficial, and the characters, including the title character, seem flat and lifeless. Even the stunning visuals and powerful soundtrack by Nine Inch Nails can't save the film from being labeled an empty audiovisual attraction that has completely lost the magic of the original and the drive of 2010's "Legacy." As a result, the project is being called a financial failure, which will likely force Disney to shelve the franchise once and for all.

Captain America: New World



Isn't it possible? A comic book movie in 2025 was a flop? "New World" has been harshly criticized for being derivative and losing the political gravitas of the Chris Evans films. The main criticism from viewers centers on Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson: critics note that the character lacks the charisma and leadership power to carry a solo franchise, and his new suit, with its overabundance of gadgets, makes him look more like Iron Man than a guiding spirit to Cap.

The plot about the conspiracy and the emergence of the Red Hulk has been called predictable and overloaded with poor visuals, particularly jarring in scenes featuring Harrison Ford. The film has been criticized for its choppy pacing—the result of endless reshoots, which make the story feel like a collection of disjointed action scenes lacking clear motivation and dramatic intensity. Ultimately, the project is being called yet another run-of-the-mill Marvel film, offering nothing new beyond exploiting old nostalgia.

Christie



Despite the actress's physical dedication, the biographical drama starring Sydney Sweeney has sparked a number of complaints from audiences regarding its length and one-dimensional script. The main complaint centered on its two-hour-and-fifteen-minute runtime: the film is described as overwrought and superficial, noting that it never provides a clear answer to the question of the heroine's inner motivation.

Viewers complained about the dark, downright grimy atmosphere and excessive violence in scenes of domestic abuse, which become unbearably heavy-handed by the finale. The script has been criticized for following hackneyed sports biopic tropes, turning the legendary boxer's story into a predictable and sometimes boring series of clichés. Ultimately, despite high praise for the acting, the film is described as a depressing drama that, due to its choppy pacing and lack of character depth, failed to become an inspiring hit.

The Running Man



Edgar Wright's adaptation of Stephen King's novel disappointed many fans with its excessive length and the loss of the author's signature style. The main complaints from viewers and critics center on the uneven pacing: at over two hours, the film feels overloaded with exposition and side quests that dilute the tension of the hunt. Despite more faithfulness to the grim original than the 1987 film version (a reference onscreen), the film has been criticized for its bland action and lack of the visual ingenuity for which the director is renowned.

Many have noted that the characters, with the exception of Glen Powell's, are lifeless functions, and the ending is too Hollywood-esque and rushed. Ultimately, the project is being called an ambitious but sterile retelling, lacking the drive and charisma of the Schwarzenegger-starring classic, which has already led to its box office failure.

Electric State



Meet the most expensive film in Netflix history. So, we'll take it too. With a budget of $320 million, the film from the Russo brothers (the same ones who made "The Avengers") disappointed critics with its cardboard-like atmosphere. The main complaint is that instead of a profound adaptation of Simon Stålenhag's dark art book, audiences received a typical glossy blockbuster, overloaded with mediocre graphics that don't always mesh well with the live-action actors.

The script has been criticized for being derivative and lacking an emotional connection between Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, making their journey through a retro-futuristic America feel like a tedious series of video game quests. Despite the filmmakers' attempts to capitalize on '90s nostalgia and an abundance of star-studded voice acting, the film is described as a noisy and empty spectacle that has completely lost the philosophical melancholy and visual uniqueness of the source material.

Crusher



This sports drama has received a mixed reaction: despite winning the Golden Lion at Venice and being nominated for a Golden Globe, audiences and some critics have criticized the film for its grueling slowness and lack of its usual drive. The main complaint concerns the pacing—the film is described as academically dry and overloaded with mundane scenes like smoothie-making and cactus trimming, which don't add depth to the plot but instead stretch the running time to the point of being a tedious "endurance test."

Viewers have complained about the script's excessive seriousness, noting that Mark Kerr's real-life story is presented in a blunt and emotionally draining manner, making it difficult to empathize with the character as he struggles with addiction. The film's visual style has also been criticized for being out of time: filters create a 1970s atmosphere, even though the action takes place at the turn of the 2000s. This, coupled with the abundance of repetitive dialogue, makes the project feel more like a boring documentary than a gripping biopic. Ultimately, despite Dwayne Johnson's strong performance, the film was a box office flop, failing to engage a mainstream audience with its drawn-out melancholy.

Bonus: Minecraft in the Movie



Okay, we weren't expecting much from this one, so we'll take it as a bonus. The video game adaptation has been criticized primarily for its visual style (paradoxically): the decision to combine live actors with a hyper-realistic CGI world created an uncanny valley effect, turning recognizable mobs into frightening creatures.

Audiences and critics have criticized the film for its lack of creative imagination, the main pillar of the original game, noting that instead of an epic adventure, it's become a disjointed and noisy comedy for the very young.

The plot has been called flat and predictable, and the performances of Jack Black and Jason Momoa have been described as overly ham-fisted, which only highlights the overall emptiness of the script. Ultimately, the film has been described as a hastily put together commercial product that tries to capitalize on recognizable memes like Chicken Jockey while completely missing the spirit of the source material. It's worth noting that the film proved its worth as a commercial product, grossing nearly a billion dollars at the box office.