Every year, the film industry delivers both blockbusters and blunders. While 2025 has already offered its share of standout hits, it’s also produced some massive disappointments, films that failed to connect with audiences or critics despite big budgets, major franchises, or star-studded casts.

From superhero misfires to botched reboots and lackluster adaptations, here are the worst-rated movies of 2025 so far, based on IMDb scores, Rotten Tomatoes ratings, and general critical reception

1. Snow White (2025)

IMDb Score: As low as 1.6 (100K+ reviews)
Why it flopped:
The most infamous failure of the year, Snow White (2025) has become a case study in how controversy and poor execution can tank a film. Criticized for its storytelling, visuals, and deviation from the original tale, it holds one of the lowest scores ever on IMDb for a major release. Whether it was the backlash pre-release or the product itself, Snow White is widely regarded as 2025’s cinematic disaster.

2. The Fantastic Four: First Steps

• IMDb Score: 5.6/10
• Rotten Tomatoes: 48% Critics
  Why it flopped:
  Another attempt to revive the Fantastic Four franchise, this reboot failed to ignite any fan excitement. Critics slammed it for lazy writing, uninspired performances, and lack of originality, calling it one of the most forgettable superhero films in recent memory.

3. Jurassic World: Rebirth

• IMDb Score: 5.6/10
• Rotten Tomatoes: 45% Critics
  Why it flopped:
  Even dinosaur nostalgia couldn’t save Rebirth. With unfocused direction, flat characters, and CGI overkill, this installment left fans longing for the franchise’s golden days. It’s often cited as the weakest entry in the Jurassic saga and a box office underperformer.

4. Captain America: Brave New World

• IMDb Score: 5.9/10
• Rotten Tomatoes: 52% Critics, 80% Audience
  Why it flopped:
  Despite its MCU pedigree, this film received the lowest reviews of any Marvel movie to date. Critics and fans alike found it tonally inconsistent, with a plot that lacked the heart and punch the Captain America series is known for. The numbers speak for themselves—critically, it’s one of the biggest disappointments of 2025.

5. The Electric State

• IMDb Score: 6.0/10
• Rotten Tomatoes: 15% Critics, 79% Audience
  Why it flopped:
  A Netflix original that had everything going for it—except execution. Despite a massive budget and a talented cast, The Electric State was panned for its weak storytelling and style-over-substance approach. Critics labeled it one of the year’s biggest missed opportunities.

6. Wolf Man

• IMDb Score: 5.7/10
• Rotten Tomatoes: 53% Critics, 58% Audience
  Why it flopped:
  This horror reboot failed to bring anything fresh to the genre. With slow pacing, predictable scares, and a lack of originality, Wolf Man quickly found its place on multiple “worst of the year” lists.

7. The Gorge

• IMDb Score: 5.4/10
• Rotten Tomatoes: 42% Critics
  Why it flopped:
  Despite a promising premise, The Gorge suffered from incoherent storytelling and underdeveloped characters, leaving audiences and critics disappointed.

Other Notable Disappointments in 2025

Several other films have also received lukewarm or poor reception, including:

• Back in Action – forgettable action-comedy that never found its rhythm
• Last Breath – slow-burning drama that didn’t deliver
• Novocaine – dark comedy that missed the mark
• Minecraft – a confusing adaptation of the beloved game
• Death of a Unicorn – quirky but ultimately unsatisfying
• Saw XI – overdone formula with diminishing returns
• Downton Abbey 3 – underwhelming conclusion to the period drama

🎬 Final Thoughts: What Went Wrong?

While budgets and big names can generate hype, they don’t guarantee quality. In many of these cases, the biggest issue was misalignment between audience expectations and execution, whether it was tone, storytelling, or casting.

In a year filled with ambitious projects, these films serve as a reminder that even the most promising setups can end in critical catastrophe.

🚫 Which Movie Disappointed You Most in 2025?

Let us know in the comments! And stay tuned—we’ll update this list if more cinematic flops hit the screens later this year.