Dune: Part Two’s Soundtrack Fails to Qualify for Oscar Nomination

Academy Rules Disqualify Hans Zimmer's Work for Failing to Meet Eligibility Criteria

Disappointment for Composer and Fans Alike as Score is Deemed Ineligible

In a shocking turn of events, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has disqualified Hans Zimmer's soundtrack for "Dune: Part Two" from Oscar contention. The decision has sent shockwaves through the film industry and left many wondering about the reasoning behind it.

According to the Academy's rules, a film score must be "predominantly original" to be eligible for nomination. However, in the case of "Dune: Part Two," Zimmer's score was deemed to have incorporated too much of the original score composed by Toto for the 1984 film "Dune." Despite the fact that Zimmer had reworked and expanded upon Toto's themes, the Academy determined that the original material constituted too large a portion of the score.

The disqualification of Zimmer's score is a major blow to the composer, who is one of the most celebrated and respected figures in the film music world. Zimmer has won two Oscars and has been nominated for over a dozen others. The "Dune: Part Two" soundtrack was widely regarded as one of the best scores of the year, and many had expected it to be a frontrunner for the Oscar.

For fans of the "Dune" franchise, the news of the disqualification is equally disappointing. Zimmer's score is an integral part of the film's success, and its absence from the Oscars will be felt by many. It remains to be seen whether the Academy will reconsider its decision in the future, but for now, Zimmer and fans of "Dune: Part Two" will have to accept the disappointment.