Dune: Part Two was one of the best movies Hollywood experienced this year. The movie followed up the first movie with the lead actors Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya returning to their roles. Needless to say, the movie turned them into the darlings of Hollywood. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the movie was considered widely as the best movie of the year, and arguably so it was aiming for the Oscars.
But to everyone’s dismay, the movie fell short in the criteria for the category of the best original score. However, according to Denis Villeneuve, “this isn’t over yet.” The score was coordinated by Hans Zimmer. The man is probably one of the best at his craft. However, the score was not up to the eligibility criteria of the academy. Since the thematic elements from the score of the second movie were used in the first movie’s score as well.
However, the studio went ahead and submitted the composition for consideration. Warner Bros. is hopeful, as the movie’s score is definitely very innovative as a whole and thus in a way worthy of consideration by the academy at least.
While the academy is yet to review the submission, the speculations run rampant. Whether the movie will be selected or not. The rules state clearly that “in cases such as sequels and franchises from any media, the score must not use more than 20% of preexisting themes and music borrowed from previous scores in the franchise.” The director is rather hopeful. It is yet to be seen whether the movie will be able to make the cut or not.