The Academy has begun announcing its pick, but Hans Zimmer's score for Dune: Part Two has failed to make the cut, reported Variety. Meeting worldwide fame after its release, the film's iconic score garnered pleasant traction from enthusiasts, especially since the composer himself is lauded in the mainstream for his pieces.

However, the trailblazers of taste for the Oscars were not in agreement. The reason that the epic music doesn't qualify is that it does not abide by the regulations binding sequel themes; this rule states that in the case of sequels and franchises, "the score must not use more than 20% of pre-existing themes and music borrowed from previous scores in the franchise."

The score for Dune: Part Two, however, borrows largely from its predecessor hence falling short of the limitations imposed by the Academy. In an unreleased interview with Variety, Zimmer shared that he doesn't make music to compete for awards, further imparting details on the creative intent behind his musical sequences.

"In the world of storytelling, our purpose is to serve the narrative and connect with the audience," Zimmer said. This loss doesn't make Dune: Part Two's score any less incredible. It remains a strong contender in the award-show scene, competing at top events such as the Critics Choice and the Golden Globes, as per Variety.