Hans Zimmer’s score for Dune 2 won’t be eligible for any Academy Awards. Dune: Part Two was released in United States theaters in March 2024. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, Dune: Part Two is a sequel to 2021’s Dune and an adaptation of Frank Herbet’s 1965 novel of the same name.

One of the year’s most anticipated and epic musical scores won't be in the running for an Academy Award. Warner Bros.’ “Dune: Part Two,” directed by Denis Villeneuve, was met with critical acclaim when it hit theaters in March.

It may be among the most epic scores of the year, but legendary composer Hans Zimmer's score for Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two will not feature in the Best Original Score category at the 97th Academy Awards.

Composer Hans Zimmer will not be taking home an Oscar for his Dune: Part Two score, because the Academy has deemed it ineligible for contention. Here's why.

Part Two, directed by Denis Villeneuve and composed by Hans Zimmer, has garnered critical acclaim since its release in March but it will not be considered for the Oscar for Best Original Score due to the Academy’s restrictions on pre-existing music.