20 Worst Movies of the Last Decade You Might Want to Skip

Over the past 10 years, Hollywood has churned out countless films, but not every one hits the mark. Some movies stumble with messy plots, poor execution, or just plain bad ideas, leaving audiences frustrated or bored.

I’ve ranked the 20 worst films from 2015 to 2025, based on their critical flops, audience reactions, and overall missteps. Starting from the least awful, here’s a rundown of movies that missed the mark, so you know what to avoid.

20. ‘Holmes & Watson’ (2018)

‘Holmes & Watson’ pairs Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly as the iconic detective duo in a slapstick comedy. The film aims for goofy laughs but lands flat with tired gags and a thin plot.

Its all-star cast can’t save the lazy writing, though a few chuckles sneak through. Skip this unless you’re a diehard Ferrell fan.

19. ‘The Emoji Movie’ (2017)

‘The Emoji Movie’ follows Gene, a multi-expressional emoji (T.J. Miller), on a digital adventure inside a phone. It’s a blatant cash grab with forced humor and endless product placement.

The colorful animation is the only bright spot, but the story feels like a soulless ad. Avoid this unless you’re stuck with restless kids.

18. ‘Cats’ (2019)

‘Cats’ adapts the Broadway musical with CGI cat-human hybrids, starring James Corden and Taylor Swift. Its bizarre visuals and disjointed story baffled audiences and critics alike.

The ambitious effects are a curiosity, but the uncanny designs and weak narrative tank it. Watch only if you’re morbidly curious.

17. ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ (2015)

Based on E.L. James’ novel, ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ follows Anastasia (Dakota Johnson) and Christian (Jamie Dornan) in a steamy but shallow romance. The chemistry flops, and the dialogue is painfully stiff.

Johnson tries her best, but the film’s empty drama drags. Skip unless you’re invested in the book’s hype.

16. ‘The Snowman’ (2017)

‘The Snowman’ is a crime thriller with Michael Fassbender as a detective hunting a snow-obsessed killer. Poor editing and a rushed plot turn Jo Nesbø’s novel into a confusing mess.

Fassbender’s talent is wasted, though snowy visuals add some chill. Avoid unless you love incoherent mysteries.

15. ‘Jupiter Ascending’ (2015)

‘Jupiter Ascending’, by the Wachowskis, stars Mila Kunis as a space queen caught in a cosmic feud. Its wild visuals drown in a convoluted plot and wooden performances.

The ambitious sci-fi scope is bold, but the story collapses under its own weight. Pass unless you crave chaotic visuals.

14. ‘The Mummy’ (2017)

‘The Mummy’ reboots the franchise with Tom Cruise fighting a cursed princess (Sofia Boutella). It’s a muddled action flick with no charm, meant to launch a failed Dark Universe.

Cruise’s energy can’t save the generic plot and weak scares. Skip unless you’re curious about a franchise misfire.

13. ‘Geostorm’ (2017)

‘Geostorm’ stars Gerard Butler saving Earth from a malfunctioning weather-control system. It’s a disaster flick with clunky CGI, flat characters, and a laughably bad script.

The over-the-top premise has campy appeal, but it’s mostly a slog. Avoid unless you love so-bad-it’s-good vibes.

12. ‘After Earth’ (2013)

‘After Earth’ follows a father-son duo (Will and Jaden Smith) stranded on a futuristic Earth. M. Night Shyamalan’s sci-fi attempt is dull, with stiff acting and a lifeless plot.

The concept had potential, but the execution feels like a vanity project. Skip unless you’re a Shyamalan completist.

11. ‘Morbius’ (2022)

‘Morbius’ stars Jared Leto as a vampire antihero in Sony’s Spider-Man spinoff. Its messy plot, dated effects, and forced Marvel tie-ins sank this comic-book flop.

Leto’s intensity is wasted on a disjointed story. Watch only if you’re curious about Marvel’s missteps.

10. ‘Artemis Fowl’ (2020)

‘Artemis Fowl’, based on Eoin Colfer’s books, follows a young genius (Ferdia Shaw) battling fairies. Disney’s rushed adaptation mangles the source material with a chaotic plot and flat characters.

The visuals are decent, but the story’s a mess. Skip unless you’re desperate for fantasy flops.

9. ‘Dark Phoenix’ (2019)

‘Dark Phoenix’ tries to redeem the X-Men’s Jean Grey saga with Sophie Turner. It fumbles with a rushed script, weak action, and no emotional weight, ending the Fox X-Men run on a low.

The cast tries, but the stakes feel hollow. Avoid unless you’re an X-Men completist.

8. ‘Ghostbusters’ (2016)

The ‘Ghostbusters’ reboot, with Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy, aims for fresh laughs but stumbles with forced humor and a thin plot. It leans too hard on nostalgia without the charm.

The cast’s chemistry is fun, but the execution flops. Avoid unless you’re curious about the backlash.

7. ‘Suicide Squad’ (2016)

‘Suicide Squad’ assembles DC villains like Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) for a chaotic mission. David Ayer’s film is a tonal mess with choppy editing and a weak villain plot.

Robbie shines, but the story crumbles. Watch only if you love Harley enough to endure the rest.

6. ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ (2017)

‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ is Michael Bay’s fifth robot spectacle, with Mark Wahlberg and nonsensical Arthurian lore. It’s a loud, incoherent mess with endless explosions.

The CGI is flashy, but the plot’s a headache. Skip unless you’re a diehard Transformers fan.

5. ‘Justice League’ (2017)

‘Justice League’ unites DC’s heroes—Batman (Ben Affleck), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot)—in a rushed, messy team-up. Joss Whedon’s reshoots clash with Zack Snyder’s vision, creating a tonal disaster.

The cast has moments, but the story’s a letdown. Avoid unless you want to see DC’s low point.

4. ‘Allegiant’ (2016)

‘Allegiant’, the third ‘Divergent’ film, follows Tris (Shailene Woodley) in a dystopian sci-fi slog. Budget cuts and a split story tanked the franchise, leaving it unfinished.

The leads try hard, but the plot’s a bore. Skip unless you’re committed to the series.

3. ‘Fant4stic’ (2015)

‘Fant4stic’ reboots Marvel’s Fantastic Four with Miles Teller and Kate Mara. Josh Trank’s grim take and studio meddling led to a joyless, incoherent superhero flop.

The young cast had potential, but the execution’s a disaster. Avoid unless you’re studying cinematic trainwrecks.

2. ‘Madame Web’ (2024)

‘Madame Web’ follows Cassandra Webb (Dakota Johnson), a paramedic who gains clairvoyant powers and protects three teens from a spider-powered villain. It’s a chaotic Spider-Man spinoff with clunky dialogue, messy editing, and a forgettable plot.

Its attempt at a psychic superhero tale flops, with only Johnson’s dry charm offering slight relief. Skip unless you love so-bad-it’s-good superhero disasters.

1. ‘The Room’ (2019 re-release)

Tommy Wiseau’s ‘The Room’ (originally 2003, re-released 2019) follows Johnny (Wiseau) in a bizarre love triangle. Its incoherent plot, awful acting, and cult status make it the decade’s worst.

Its so-bad-it’s-good charm is legendary, but it’s painfully unwatchable. Skip unless you love ironic disasters.

These films remind us that even big budgets can’t guarantee quality. Which of these flops did you sit through, or is there another dud I missed? Share your thoughts in the comments!