Dune: Part Two Has A Surprising Number of Golden Globes Nominations

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Key Takeaways

  • Dune: Part Two‘s success has led to recognition at the 2025 Golden Globe awards.
  • Dune 2’s score by Hans Zimmer is nominated despite the Oscars controversy.
  • How successful Dune Part Two will be at the ceremony is uncertain.

As a die-hard fan of epic sci-fi adventures, I must say that the recognition Dune: Part Two has received at this year’s Golden Globes has left me utterly spellbound! With my trusty popcorn bucket and 3D glasses in hand, I’ve followed Denis Villeneuve’s masterpiece since its humble beginnings on the pages of Frank Herbert’s novels.

Dune: Part Two is indeed one of the most anticipated films of the year and carries on the epic legacy set by its 2021 Academy Award-nominated predecessor. Interestingly, this sequel has garnered an unexpectedly high number of nominations in the latest list of Golden Globe Award candidates.

In a continuation of Denis Villeneuve’s film series, Dune: Part Two delves into the latter half of Frank Herbert’s influential sci-fi novel, featuring the return of Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, and Josh Brolin from the initial movie. Released in March 2024, this sequel swiftly ascended the box office rankings, ultimately grossing an impressive $714 million worldwide. Critically acclaimed with a 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes among critics and a remarkable 95% from viewers, Dune: Part Two seamlessly followed in the footsteps of its predecessor’s award-winning legacy.

which scored ten nominations at the Academy Awards.

Dune: Part 2 Receives Golden Globe Nominations

Although the awards season has just kicked off, it seems that “Dune: Part Two” is getting off to a more subdued start, at least during the Golden Globes. The nominations for the 82nd Golden Globes were declared on December 9, and surprisingly, “Dune: Part Two” received only two nominations out of the 15 categories. The movie will be vying for honors in the Best Motion Picture – Drama category and the Best Original Score – Motion Picture category, recognizing Hans Zimmer’s soundtrack. Here are the contenders in each category for “Dune: Part Two”:

Best Motion Picture – Drama

  • The Brutalist
  • A Complete Unknown
  • Conclave
  • Dune: Part Two
  • Nickel Boys
  • September 5

Best Original Score

  • Conclave – Volker Bertelmann
  • The Brutalist – Daniel Blumberg
  • The Wild Robot – Kris Bowers
  • Emilia Pérez – Clément Ducol and Camille
  • Challengers – Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
  • Dune Part Two – Hans Zimmer,

Dune 2 Receives Original Score Nomination Amid Controversy

It’s quite unexpected that Zimmer’s score has been nominated, considering the disputes over its qualification for the Academy Awards due to eligibility rules. Just this week, the Academy excluded Dune: Part Two from music categories consideration for the Oscars, as it was alleged that the score contained too much pre-existing music according to their guidelines, since many of its themes were reused from the first film. However, there was anticipation that Zimmer’s new compositions in the sequel might still be eligible for awards contention. Interestingly, the Golden Globes don’t seem to share these concerns and have included Zimmer’s work in their Best Original Score category, which he previously won for Dune at the 2022 event.

It might appear worrisome that Dune: Part Two received just two nominations, especially considering its Oscar campaign. However, the initial installment garnered only three nods in 2021 and ultimately accumulated ten Academy Award nominations, demonstrating that the competition is still wide open. The Best Motion Picture – Drama category is fiercely contested, with Conclave and The Brutalist being the front-runners. Since Dune: Part Two is the sole science fiction film on the list, it will be intriguing to observe if a genre film can claim one of the night’s most prestigious awards.

The Golden Globe Award winners will be announced on January 5, 2025.

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2024-12-11 04:04