The annual Golden Raspberry Awards, also known as the Razzies, have announced their nominations for the worst movies of the year, with "Joker: Folie à Deux" leading the pack with seven nominations. Other films such as "Madame Web," "Megalopolis," "Borderlands," and "Reagan" also received multiple nominations.
"Joker: Folie à Deux" is a musical sequel to the Oscar-nominated "Joker," starring Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix. Despite the anticipation for the sequel, it underperformed at the box office, earning just $206 million worldwide against a $200 million budget. Both Gaga and Phoenix are up for Razzies for worst actress and worst actor, as well as worst screen combo.
The original "Joker" was a box office success, earning over $1 billion in 2019, making the failure of the sequel disappointing for many. The Razzies also targeted the film "Reagan," a pro-conservative movie praised by viewers, by nominating actor Jon Voight for one of the awards.
Founded in 1981, the Razzies nominations are determined by a group of more than 1,200 voters. Anyone who pays the annual $40 fee or the lifetime membership fee of $500 can join the voting panel. The winners will be announced on Saturday, March 1, the day before the Academy Awards.
Overall, the Razzies nominations for 2024 highlight the underwhelming performances of certain films and actors in the past year. It will be interesting to see who takes home the awards and how the winners will react to being recognized for their less-than-stellar contributions to the film industry.