Dune: Part Twois planning to be submitted in an Oscar category for which it failed to meet the eligibility requirements. The follow-up to Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 filmDune, the sci-fi sequel continued adapting Frank Herbert’s story of Paul Atreides. The epic movie featured Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Javier Bardem, Rebecca Ferguson, Christopher Walken, Florence Pugh, and Austin Butler.Dune: Part Twowas met with positive reviews, whichhas made it a leading contender as an Oscar hopeful.
PerVariety,Dune: Part Twois now being submitted to an Oscar category for which it was previously assumed to be disqualified, whichis Best Original Score for composer Hans Zimmer. According to the source, Warner Bros. has officially announced the submission of Zimmer’s score for the Academy Awards. This comes before the shortlist will be announced on December 17.
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Dune: Part Two’s Score Was Previously Thought To Be Ineligible
This news comes after a report thatDune: Part Twowas previously disqualified from the Best Original Score award. This ineligibility happened due to the Academy’s rule that “In cases such as sequels and franchises from any media, the score must not use more than 20% of pre-existing themes and music borrowed from previous scores in the franchise.” It was thought that Zimmer’s score forDune: Part Twoused enough themes from the 2021 original moviethat it might exceed this threshold. He would still be eligible for other major awards.
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The fact that Warner Bros. is still submittingDune: Part Two’s score for consideration indicates thatthe studio thinks there is at least a chance that it could meet the eligibility requirements. Director Villeneuve has contended that he “was there when Hans wrote the music, and he did a tremendous amount of music,” and even more bluntly stated, “‘Part Two’ is a new score.” If the Academy favors the side of Villeneuve, it is very possible thatZimmer’s acclaimed scorecould appear on December’s shortlist.
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The Eligibility Requirements Are Not Entirely Specific
It is hard to say whetherDune: Part Twomeets the eligibility requirements. The Academy also does not explicitly specify what counts as a “theme” from a previous film, making the guidelines a bit up to interpretation. Zimmer is an acclaimed film composer who has been nominated for multiple Oscars, so he would be a force to be reckoned with if nominated. Whether he makes it to that point remains to be seen as the Academy confronts Warner Bros.’s submission of the score.
Dune: Part Two
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Dune: Part Two continues the epic saga of Paul Atreides as he allies with Chani and the Fremen. Pursuing retribution for his family’s devastation, Paul grapples with a significant decision impacting his personal desires and the universe’s future, attempting to avert a dire destiny that only he anticipates.
