The past six years have given us plenty of reasons to celebrate cinema—from groundbreaking blockbusters to intimate indie darlings. But for every masterpiece, there's a movie that makes you question the very state of filmmaking. Whether it's a superhero origin story gone horribly wrong or a misguided attempt at social commentary, these ten films stand as cautionary tales. Let's dive into the worst of the worst, ranked from bad to absolutely unbearable.
10. 'Madame Web' (2024)
Sony's Spider-Man villain universe was already on shaky ground, but Madame Web didn't just stumble—it face-planted. This anti-hero origin story is a textbook example of post-production butchering, with jarring ADR and choppy editing turning an already weak script into a laughable mess. Dakota Johnson's performance feels phoned in, and the action sequences are forgettable at best. It's no wonder this film single-handedly derailed Sony's entire extended universe plans.
9. 'Music' (2021)
Singer Sia's directorial debut aimed to shine a light on autism but instead became a lightning rod for criticism. The film uses its neurodivergent protagonist as a prop for musical numbers, reducing a serious topic to a series of tone-deaf set pieces. Performances range from generic to actively harmful, and the result is a movie that both audiences and critics quickly forgot—for good reason.
8. 'Protector' (2026)
Milla Jovovich stars as a former war hero hunting down human traffickers after her daughter is kidnapped. Sounds like a solid action premise, right? Wrong. Protector is a by-the-numbers thriller with laughably bad choreography and a story that feels both absurd and uninformed. In an era of electrifying action films, this one is just boring.
7. 'Borderlands' (2024)
Video game adaptations have hit new highs with The Last of Us and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, but Borderlands proves the genre can still crash and burn. The quirky humor that made the games fun in the 2010s feels grating here, and every aspect—from the VFX to the performances—screams low effort. It alienates fans and fails to attract newcomers.
6. '365 Days' (2020)
Erotic thrillers can be a guilty pleasure when done right, but 365 Days abandons any pretense of storytelling for cheap titillation. The film's problematic themes and wooden acting made it a target for ridicule, yet it somehow spawned a franchise. It's a prime example of style over substance—and not even good style.
5. 'The Bubble' (2022)
Judd Apatow's pandemic-set comedy about a film shoot gone wrong was supposed to be a timely satire. Instead, it's a bloated, unfunny mess that wastes a talented cast. The jokes fall flat, and the meta-commentary feels more annoying than insightful. It's a rare misfire from a usually reliable director.
4. 'Morbius' (2022)
Another Sony Spider-Man universe entry, Morbius was meme-worthy for all the wrong reasons. Jared Leto's performance is unintentionally hilarious, the plot is a jumble of clichés, and the post-credits scenes make no sense. The film became a joke online, and even a re-release couldn't save it from being one of the worst superhero movies ever.
3. 'The Woman King' (2022) — Wait, That's Good. Let's Swap.
Actually, let's stick with War of the Worlds (2023), a low-budget sci-fi disaster that somehow got a theatrical release. The CGI looks like it's from 2005, the acting is wooden, and the plot is a mess of stolen ideas. It's the kind of movie that makes you appreciate even mediocre blockbusters.
2. 'The Last Thing He Wanted' (2020)
Based on Joan Didion's novel, this political thriller should have been a slam dunk. Instead, it's a confusing, poorly edited disaster that wastes Anne Hathaway and Ben Affleck. The narrative is so muddled that even Didion fans couldn't defend it. It's a rare case where a star-studded cast can't save a sinking ship.
1. 'The 355' (2022)
An all-female spy thriller with Jessica Chastain, Lupita Nyong'o, and Penélope Cruz sounds like a dream. But The 355 is a generic, boring action film that squanders its talent. The plot is predictable, the action is uninspired, and the chemistry between the leads is nonexistent. It's the ultimate letdown—a movie that had everything going for it and still failed spectacularly.
These films prove that even in a golden age of cinema, there's always room for a train wreck. Whether you're a fan of bad remakes or just love to hate-watch, these ten movies are the worst of the worst from the last six years. Let's hope the next half-decade brings more hits than misses.
