Hans Zimmer's 'Dune 2' Score Ineligible for 2025 Oscars

The Academy ruled Zimmer's score for 'Dune: Part Two' ineligible due to its use of pre-existing music from the franchise.

Hans Zimmer's score for 'Dune: Part Two' exceeded the Academy's 20% limit on pre-existing music, disqualifying it from Oscar contention.
The score remains eligible for other awards, including the Grammys, BAFTAs, and Critics Choice Awards.
Zimmer's previous work on 'Dune: Part One' won the Oscar for Best Original Score in 2022.
The composer is set to continue his work with director Denis Villeneuve on the upcoming 'Dune: Messiah'.
Zimmer emphasizes the importance of storytelling over awards in his creative process for film scores.