Hans Zimmer Criticizes Oscars Rule Disqualifying 'Dune: Part Two' Score

The composer argues the Academy's eligibility rule misunderstands the continuity of the two-part film, calling it unnecessary and restrictive.

Hans Zimmer's score for 'Dune: Part Two' was disqualified from Oscars consideration due to Academy rules limiting the reuse of themes from previous films in a series.
Zimmer and director Denis Villeneuve maintain that 'Dune: Part Two' is a continuation rather than a sequel, making the rule inapplicable in their view.
The Academy's guidelines state that a score for sequels must not use more than 20% of pre-existing themes from earlier installments.
Villeneuve has publicly called the decision to exclude Zimmer's score unfair, praising it as one of the year's best.
Zimmer has also stated he is currently exploring projects outside the superhero genre and is set to compose the score for a BBC adaptation of 'Lord of the Flies.'