It is that time of year to look back at the science fiction movies of 2025 and determine which ones were really bad. We might as well go through this process because I cannot remember any that were really good, particularly in the area of space adventures.
The 46th Golden Raspberry Award nominees for Worst Picture in 2025 are:
- The Electric State
- Hurry Up Tomorrow
- Disney’s Snow White (2025)
- Star Trek: Section 31
- War of The Worlds (2025)
You may be surprised to see a Star Trek film among the contenders, but you would not be if you actually watched it. It was an embarrassment for the franchise to show something like this. The story line made no sense, the acting was horrendous, the special effects and music were subpar, and the only words that came to mind were “Section 8,” that retired military term for those diagnosed with a psychiatric condition.
Section 31 was originally planned as a spin-off television series from Star Trek: Discovery, but instead it was released as a film. I cannot image any of this as a series. At least with a movie it is once and gone, rather than a continuing open wound.
I am just happy that the Star Trek creative team spent its time and money on the new series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. While the new series is not perfect, it has heart and closely follows the expected story line. In the case of Section 31, I cannot remember anything that tied it to the larger Star Trek story line other than one Starfleet character who was not really much of a character at all.
Of course, one could argue that the Federation entity Section 31 was all you needed as a tie-in, but the role of this group was never properly explained within the overall Star Trek universe. Anyone wandering into this film would not understand the basics and hopefully left the room before experiencing any real brain rot.
But wait, there’s more. If you thought that actress Michelle Yeoh would save the movie, you can forget that idea. In fact, she was nominated for Worst Actress. Section 31 was also nominated for Worst Supporting Actress, Director and Screenplay.
I think it would be best if we all pretend the movie never existed and get on with our lives. Looking back is just too painful.
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