Golden Raspberry Awards 2026: Will Popeye’s Revenge Win Worst Film?
Golden Raspberry Awards 2026: Will Popeye’s Revenge Win Worst Film?
Every filmmaker likely dreams of adding multiple awards to their cabinet, including Oscars, BAFTAs, and SAG Awards.
There is, of course, one accolade no director wants to receive, and that’s the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Film.
Unfortunately, many flicks are strongly in contention to pick up the anti-award this year, which is often announced on the eve of the Academy Awards.
While many films are in the running for the award, many suspect Popeye’s Revenge is a shoo-in for it at the next ceremony.
Read on to learn if Popeye’s Revenge is likely to win Worst Film at the 2026 Golden Raspberry Awards.
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Golden Raspberry Awards 2026: Prediction for Worst Film Winner
| # | Bet Options | Chance to Win | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implied Projected Winner Jafaican Wins - Yes | 25.67% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Popeye's Revenge Wins - Yes | 14.93% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Bambi The Reckoning Wins - Yes | 12.44% |
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Popeye’s Revenge Was a Critical Disappointment
While most top critics won’t spend time reviewing Popeye’s Revenge due to its low budget and fast turnaround, the ones who have watched it have heavily criticized the flick for its chaotic plot, poor direction, weak character development, and cliches.
Many horror fans and critics slated the film for failing to take inspiration from the iconic cartoon character, as the lead isn’t a sailor and doesn’t eat spinach. Instead, he is a murderer named Popeye with large forearms.
Also, the movie altered its most iconic relationship, making Olive Oyl his evil sister instead of his girlfriend.
Due to the low quality of the film and the many negative reviews it has received, it is a strong contender for Worst Film at the upcoming Golden Raspberry Awards.
Jafaican Might Be Hard to Beat
Despite the poor reviews Popeye’s Revenge has received since its release earlier this year, it is unlikely to have offended audiences as much as Jafaican.
The film has experienced much backlash from critics and audiences since its release, as many have slated it for cultural appropriation and insensitivity.
The movie’s lead, Peter Andre, who is of Greek-Cypriot descent, plays a Jamaican character, donning fake Rastafarian dreadlocks and using a dubbed accent.
As a result, the film has been called tone deaf by Black British and Caribbean communities, with many stating it reinforces negative stereotypes of Jamaican people and their culture.
Due to the widespread disdain for the film, BEO betting odds are showing that Jafaican is most likely to receive the award for Worst Film at the 2026 Golden Raspberry Awards.
Another Movie Might Surprise
There is no question Jafaican and Popeye’s Revenge are the strongest contenders for Worst Film at present, but another film could manage to steal it.
For instance, The Electric State is a box office disaster, with many questioning how the movie failed to utilize its exceptional cast of Millie Bobbie Brown, Stanley Tucci, and Chris Pratt.
Many critics stated the film had awkward dialogue, poor character development, and low-quality CGI, too.
Another flick in the running for the Worst Film gong is Bambi: The Reckoning, which is a public domain horror like Popeye’s Revenge that disappointed horror fans worldwide.
It is part of The Twisted Childhood Universe (TCU), which is responsible for Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, which won the Worst Picture award in 2023.
With many calling it absurd, with poor performances and uninspiring cinematography, it might be a worthy winner for the award.
However, there are many months left until the ceremony, meaning many upcoming releases might receive a nomination in the category.
