Waterworld: Awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Winner Saturn Award | Best DVD/Blu-Ray Special Edition Release |
| 1998 | Golden Camera, Germany | Winner Golden Camera | Film - International (Kevin Costner, Dances with Wolves, The Postman) |
| 1996 | ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards | Winner ASCAP Award | Top Box Office Films (James Newton Howard) |
| 1996 | Czech Lions | Winner Box Office Award | |
| 1996 | Golden Screen, Germany | Winner Golden Screen | |
| 1996 | Razzie Awards | Winner Razzie Award | Worst Supporting Actor (Dennis Hopper) |
| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Academy Awards, USA | Nominee Oscar | Best Sound (Steve Maslow, Gregg Landaker, Keith A. Wester) |
| 1996 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Science Fiction Film |
| 1996 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Costumes (John Bloomfield) |
| 1996 | BAFTA Awards | Nominee BAFTA Film Award | Best Achievement in Special Effects (Michael J. McAlister, Brad Kuehn, Robert Spurlock, Martin Bresin) |
| 1996 | Razzie Awards | Nominee Razzie Award | Worst Picture (Charles Gordon, John Davis, Kevin Costner) |
| 1996 | Razzie Awards | Nominee Razzie Award | Worst Actor (Kevin Costner) |
| 1996 | Razzie Awards | Nominee Razzie Award | Worst Director (Kevin Reynolds) |
| 1995 | The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards | Nominee Stinker Award | Worst Picture (Charles Gordon, John Davis, Kevin Costner) |
| 1995 | The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards | Nominee Stinker Award | Worst Actor (Kevin Costner) |