Dakota Johnson has been crowned Worst Actress at the 2025 Razzie Awards for her role in the superhero flop Madame Web. The Razzie Awards, officially dubbed the Golden Raspberry Awards, are an annual tongue-in-cheek ceremony spotlighting the year’s most dismal cinematic efforts. Held on March 1, 2025, just ahead of the Oscars, the 45th installment saw Madame Web dominate the night, also snagging Worst Picture and Worst Screenplay honors.
Released on February 14, 2024, Madame Web was a critical and box-office letdown, pulling in just $100.5 million globally despite lofty expectations tied to Sony’s Spider-Man universe. Critics trashed the film, handing it a measly 13% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, slamming its muddled script, shallow characters, and lackluster action scenes. The movie’s uneven tone and failure to nail its superhero premise only fueled the fire.
Audiences weren’t much kinder, giving it a 51% score on Rotten Tomatoes and a C+ CinemaScore—hardly glowing for a Marvel-adjacent project. Social media lit up with memes and mockery, with some calling it “so bad it’s good,” while others vented frustration over yet another misstep in Sony’s Spider-Man spin-off saga.
Johnson’s performance as a paramedic turned clairvoyant Cassie Webb took a particular beating. Critics called it wooden and detached, with The Direct singling it out as a key reason the film flopped. Still, some fans found charm in her dry wit and honesty during the press tour, even if it couldn’t salvage her Razzie fate.
Speaking to Bustle after the film’s release, Johnson didn’t shy away from the backlash:
“It’s not nice to be part of something that’s ripped to shreds, but I can’t say that I don’t understand.”
Dakota Johnson hinted that superhero flicks might not be in her future, citing the difficulties of creative control in such massive productions. She’s stayed silent on the Razzie win itself, but her past remarks suggest she’s taking it in stride. For the full rundown of 2025 Razzie recipients, check out Dark Horizons.
Though this award marks a career stumble for Johnson, her frankness could win over fans who value realness over razzle-dazzle. Meanwhile, Madame Web’s wipeout casts a shadow over Sony’s Spider-Man universe, with all eyes now on projects like Kraven the Hunter. Another blockbuster remains in the air whether Johnson bounces back with indie gems or braves.
