Hans Zimmer says Oscars rule that disqualified Dune

Hans Zimmer Addresses ‘Dune: Part Two' Oscars Disqualification: ‘It's Just a Stupid Rule'
Zimmer took home an Academy Award for 2021's Dune, but was unable to repeat his success for 2024's Dune: Part Two.
"It’s just such a stupid point”: Why Hans Zimmer’s Dune 2 soundtrack didn’t get an Oscar nomination
If you were hovering like a ‘thopter, waiting for the inevitable arrival of a Hans Zimmer epic in the nominations for Best Original Score at this year’s Oscars, you’d have been disappointed. Zimmer’s notable contribution,
Hans Zimmer On Academy Disqualification For ‘Dune: Part Two’ Score: “A Stupid Rule”
Hans Zimmer opened up about the Academy disqualification of his Dune: Part Two score for Oscars consideration, calling the ruling 'stupid.'
Hans Zimmer says Oscars rule that disqualified Dune: Part Two score is ‘such a stupid point’
Academy rules state a film’s score ‘must not use more than 20% of pre-existing themes and music borrowed from previous scores in the franchise’
Hans Zimmer disapproves of ‘Dune: Part Two’ Academy disqualification
Hans Zimmer calls it “stupid”.The director isn’t losing sleep over the Academy’s decision to disqualify his Dune: Part Two score from Oscars consideration—but
“It’s Not Really A Sore Point, It’s Just Such A Stupid Point”: Hans Zimmer Addresses Dune 2 Score’s Oscars Disqualification, & He Illustrates How The Academy’s Ruling Got Villeneuve’s Movies All Wrong
Part Two score being deemed ineligible for the 2025 Oscars. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the movie garnered mass attention for its enchanting music, but the score was ultimately ineligible for an Academy Award because of a rule that states sequels cannot use more than 20% of existing themes and compositions.
Hans Zimmer Doesn't Want To Join the MCU — Honestly, I Can't Blame Him
Hans Zimmer recently spoke about having no interest in scoring the MCU, and he's much better off without the Multiverse.
Hans Zimmer reveals why he turned down scoring a Marvel film: 'I'm looking for other things'
Hans Zimmer is sharing why he turned down scoring a Marvel film after the franchise reached out to him: 'I'm looking for ...
Hans Zimmer Reveals Why He Has Not Composed A Score For MCU, “Very Arrogant of Me to Say That…”
Hans Zimmer reveals why he turned down Marvel despite multiple offers. Will he ever compose for the MCU? Here's what he said!
Hans Zimmer Says He’s Turned Down Offers to Score Marvel Movies: ‘What Do You Want Me To Do? The Minor Characters?’
Hans Zimmer isn’t rushing to score another superhero movie any time soon. The 12-time Academy Award nominated composer ...
Why Hans Zimmer’s Passed on Scoring MCU Films: “I’ve Done the Trifecta”
Hans Zimmer is still not interested in joining the MCU.