Denis Villeneuve Doesnt Accept Dune Part Twos Score Not Being Eligible for the Oscars

Although Dune: Part Two has since been surpassed at the box office by the likes of Deadpool & Wolverine, Inside Out 2, and Despicable Me 4, the film still holds up as one of the best that 2024 has to offer. The epic sci-fi sequel was lauded by both critics and fans upon its premiere, garnering acclaimed as the perfect follow-up to 2021s Dune, and even earning scores of 92% from critics and 95% from general audiences on the aggregate site, Rotten Tomatoes. Many felt the film was in a prime position to sweep the 2025 Oscars, but a few weeks ago, it was revealed that Hans Zimmers score would not be eligible, as it took too much from the first film. Now, director Denis Villeneuve is weighing in on the Academys decision to Variety, which he does not agree with in the slightest:

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By: Adam Blevins
Title: Denis Villeneuve Doesnt Accept Dune Part Twos Score Not Being Eligible for the Oscars
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Published Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:30:32 GMT