The 10 Worst Movies of the Last 10 Years, According to Letterboxd

Letterboxd is a refreshing social media site, especially for film fans. It’s a surprisingly normal and enjoyable space amidst the often-chaotic world of online platforms.

Letterboxd is a nice escape from the negativity you often find on other social media. I especially enjoy browsing the “Films” section and seeing what movies people loved or hated during specific years. You can sort through the entire database by average rating – either highest to lowest, or lowest to highest – and it’s a fun way to pass the time.

Based on user ratings from Letterboxd, I’ve compiled a list of the ten worst movies released between 2016 and 2025 by comparing the lowest-rated films from the second half of the 2010s with those from the first half of the 2020s.

Looking at Letterboxd reviews, it’s clear users tend to dislike movies released directly to streaming services. Six out of the ten most-reviewed films recently were released on streaming platforms (with Netflix releasing four of them!). However, this doesn’t necessarily mean people are harsher on movies they watch at home. It’s more likely that people are less willing to pay to see a bad movie in theaters, but they might still watch it—and even enjoy how bad it is—on a streaming service. Also, a lot of movies that only appear on streaming are just plain bad.

For instance: The following ten movies of the last ten years. They’re, like, really bad.

The Worst Movies of the Last 10 Years (2016-2025) According to Letterboxd)

10. Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate (2024)

With an average Letterboxd rating of just 1.18, this animated sequel is remarkably low-budget for a major studio production. It actually looks worse than the bargain-bin mockbusters of Megamind. The film is set in the city of Metro City, but it feels flat, lifeless, and completely empty – almost like a ghost town. Aside from a single dance party scene, there’s not a single pedestrian or bystander in sight. The whole movie feels like it’s taking place on a bare-bones set, reminiscent of the less foggy environments in the Superman Nintendo 64 game.

9. The Next 365 Days (2022)

With an average Letterboxd rating of just 1.18, the Polish erotic thriller 365 Days unexpectedly became popular on Netflix in early 2020. (It’s understandable, though – people were looking for distractions during the height of the pandemic!) This led to the quick production of two sequels. However, that decision may have been a mistake, as The Next 365 Days has received over 16,000 reviews with only half a star on Letterboxd.

8. The Mouse Trap (2024)

With an average Letterboxd rating of just 1.14, this film exemplifies a troubling trend in recent horror. It’s one of many low-budget movies capitalizing on newly public domain characters, specifically those like Mickey Mouse after the copyright on early works like “Steamboat Willie” expired. The film features a masked killer terrorizing an arcade, and has been widely panned, with one popular Letterboxd review jokingly pleading with Disney to reclaim the copyright.

7. 2025: The World Enslaved By a Virus (2021)

With an average rating of 1.14 on Letterboxd, this film isn’t related to the Zager and Evans song despite what you might hope. It’s a science fiction movie with religious themes, set in a bleak future where Christianity is outlawed after a Covid pandemic. It hasn’t received any reviews from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, and audiences on both platforms seem to strongly dislike it, with a 12% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

6. 365 Days (2020)

The average Letterboxd user rating for the film 365 Days is a very low 1.13. Many viewers seem to have strongly disliked it – some even jokingly call it “terrorism.” To put that in perspective, it’s almost a whole point lower than the rating for the famously bad Plan 9 From Outer Space, and there are only five movies on this list with even lower scores.

5. Swiped (2018)

With an average Letterboxd rating of just 1.10, this comedy features Noah Centineo as a college student who enlists his awkward roommate to build a dating app. One Letterboxd user described it as a film they show to people when they’re angry – a pretty harsh critique!

4. 365 Days: This Day (2022)

Letterboxd users have given 365 Days: This Day, the final film in the 365 Days series, an average rating of just 1.09. It’s the second sequel to the original 365 Days (following The Next 365 Days), and the response has been overwhelmingly negative. Reviews frequently criticize the film, with some comparing it unfavorably to crime dramas like Criminal Minds or Mindhunter, suggesting the male lead lacks appeal.

3. Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023)

With an average Letterboxd rating of just 1.08, Blood and Honey is widely considered a terrible film. Like The Mousetrap, it’s based on a story now in the public domain—the classic A.A. Milne book. However, it fails as both a horror film and a commentary on children’s literature. Ironically, it only succeeds in making a strange point against the idea of public domain—suggesting that copyright protections might be useful in preventing truly awful movies from being made. In short, Blood and Honey is a complete disaster.

2. Jeepers Creepers: Reborn (2022)

According to Letterboxd users, Jeepers Creepers: Reborn is the lowest-rated horror movie of the last decade, averaging a 1.05 out of 5 stars. This reboot of the Jeepers Creepers franchise—about a monster who hunts teenagers every 23 years—was widely panned, and many believe it will be a long time before anyone attempts another film in the series. One reviewer even joked that it seemed like the script was written in crayon.

1. War of the Worlds (2025)

The average Letterboxd user rating for War of the Worlds is a remarkably low 0.97. The film feels less like a serious science fiction story and more like a poorly made pandemic production featuring unenthusiastic actors. It also functions as an extended advertisement for Amazon, with the plot revolving around a crucial delivery made by an Amazon drone. The heroes’ attempt to save the world (mostly through computers and webcams) is interrupted by a blatant plug for Amazon’s Prime Air delivery service. It’s so bad and so obviously a commercial that it’s almost impressive it’s the lowest-rated film of the last decade. Achieving a score under 1.0 on Letterboxd is extremely rare, requiring nearly everyone who saw it to give it the absolute worst possible rating.

The Best Razzie Worst Picture Winners

10. Howard the Duck (1986)

In 1986, other films nominated for awards included Blue City, Cobra, Shanghai Surprise, and Under the Cherry Moon. While many modern Marvel movies are enjoyable, Howard the Duck’s reputation as the worst Marvel film is no longer accurate. The current focus on interconnected universes means Marvel is unlikely to create anything as surprisingly bizarre as Howard the Duck. It’s a strange, sometimes frightening (the villain, Dark Overlord, is actually scarier than Thanos!), and surprisingly suggestive film—especially for a movie about a small, talking duck. Even now, Howard the Duck remains the most unusual Marvel movie by a considerable distance.

9. I Know Who Killed Me (2007)

In 2007, other nominees for worst movie included Bratz, Daddy Day Camp, I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, and Norbit. I Know Who Killed Me is a strange film with a confusing plot and unexpected twists. While it’s unintentionally hilarious and a bit of a mess, it’s still entertaining and strangely captivating. I’d happily watch it multiple times over rewatching Daddy Day Camp or Chuck & Larry even once.

8. Mommie Dearest (1981)

In 1981, other films considered for the Razzie Awards included Endless Love, Heaven’s Gate, The Legend of the Lone Ranger, and Tarzan, the Ape Man. It’s surprising that Heaven’s Gate, a famously overbudget and troubled Western directed by Michael Cimino, didn’t win, given the Razzies’ tendency to target easy targets. Perhaps even the awards show acknowledged some artistic merit in the film despite its financial problems.

Mommie Dearest, however, was a strange movie. Faye Dunaway gave a performance imitating Joan Crawford at her most difficult, portraying her as a potentially cruel and abusive mother. Based on the memoir of Crawford’s adopted daughter, the film depicts Crawford as a frustrated woman who took her anger out on her child, even becoming infamous for yelling about wire hangers. The result is a bizarre, disturbing, funny, and strangely captivating film. Unless you’re a devoted Joan Crawford fan, it’s certainly not the worst movie of 1981.

7. Cocktail (1988)

While Cocktail isn’t considered one of Tom Cruise’s best films, it’s not terrible – it’s just a fairly forgettable movie with some impressive bartending scenes. Yes, it did give us the Beach Boys’ much-disliked song “Kokomo.” However, considering other films released in 1988, like Caddyshack II and Mac and Me, it’s definitely not the worst movie of that year.

6. Under the Cherry Moon (1986)

In 1986, several films were nominated for the Worst Picture Razzie, including Blue City, Cobra, Howard the Duck, and Shanghai Surprise. Surprisingly, Under the Cherry Moon and another film tied for the award. Under the Cherry Moon suffered from following Prince’s successful Purple Rain and being his first attempt at directing. The Razzies often criticize artists who try something new and seem overly confident, and this seems to be what happened here. While Purple Rain is the clear choice for a Prince movie, Under the Cherry Moon is still worth watching—especially compared to the almost unwatchable Shanghai Surprise, which stars Madonna and Sean Penn.

5. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012)

In 2012, some other contenders for worst movie included Battleship, The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure, That’s My Boy, and A Thousand Words. It’s understandable why people criticized Hollywood’s habit of splitting popular young adult book series finales into two movies just to make more money – it was a frustrating trend. And the Twilight films were an easy target because they were so popular and sometimes a bit rough around the edges. However, the details matter. While many big-budget movies play it safe, Breaking Dawn – Part 2 was surprisingly unique and emotionally resonant, even if its focus on magic, destiny, and babies is a little over the top. But it’s presented with genuine passion, which explains why its fans are so devoted.

4. Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)

In 1985, other films nominated for Worst Picture included Fever Pitch, Revolution, Rocky IV, and Year of the Dragon. Sylvester Stallone was a frequent target of the Razzie Awards throughout the 80s and 90s – both of his 1985 movies received nominations for Worst Picture. He was nominated for Worst Actor eleven times across those two decades, and even won Worst Actor of the 80s and Worst Actor of the 2000s. While Stallone certainly starred in some bad films – particularly 1993’s Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot – it’s surprising that Rambo was named the worst film of 1985. Rambo was a significant cultural moment and a defining action movie of the 80s, making that choice seem questionable.

3. Freddy Got Fingered (2001)

In 2001, other films nominated for Worst Picture included Driven, Glitter, Pearl Harbor, and 3000 Miles to Graceland. Tom Green, a quirky Canadian comedian, wasn’t to everyone’s taste, and his movie Freddy Got Fingered was widely panned by critics. Roger Ebert famously declared it was so bad it didn’t even deserve to be compared to the bottom of a barrel. The Razzie Awards agreed, showering the film with nominations and five wins, including Worst Picture. While many saw Freddy Got Fingered as a disastrous gross-out comedy, some argued it was a cleverly provocative prank on Hollywood and the audience. It wasn’t a good movie in a traditional sense, but it might be considered a strangely successful attempt to push boundaries and provoke a reaction.

2. Showgirls (1995)

In 1995, other films nominated for the Worst Picture Razzie included Congo, It’s Pat, The Scarlet Letter, and Waterworld. While Showgirls won that year, many people at the time considered it the worst film of the year. Interestingly, Showgirls has gained a cult following over the years, and if voters were choosing between these five films today, it would likely receive the fewest votes. Congo also seems like an undeserving nominee. It’s remarkable how many of these Razzie winners have become cult classics – you could easily create a great film festival with just those titles!

1. Cats (2019)

In 2019, other Razzie nominees included The Fanatic, The Haunting of Sharon Tate, A Madea Family Funeral, and Rambo: Last Blood. While some might call Cats a bad movie, those with a more open mind can appreciate it as a unique and special film. Years later, the movie still leaves many questions unanswered. Why do some cats have human hands? Where are all the people? What is “hot milk soup”? Why is Jennifer Hudson always sniffling? Why does Idris Elba appear nearly nude? And why is Taylor Swift wearing heels while everyone else is barefoot? These questions will likely remain mysteries forever, and that’s part of what makes the movie so endearing.

2026-03-19 22:30