‘It’s A Very Complicated One’ Composer Hans Zimmer Gives An Update On The Music For Dune: Messiah

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Summary

  • Hans Zimmer will return for Dune: Messiah‘s music.
  • Despite not starting Dune: Messiah’s score yet, Zimmer said he will focus on it.
  • Zimmer said the score for Dune: Messiah was complicated, but he loved working with its director Denis Villeneuve.

Hans Zimmer is set to rejoin the Dune universe for the upcoming third movie, titled Dune: Messiah. This three-time Oscar winner will compose the music for this concluding chapter, and recently shared some insights on his work’s current status.

Zimmer plays a crucial role in the prosperity of the Dune series. He composed the scores for both Dune (2021) and its sequel, Dune: Part Two (2024). His work on the initial film earned him numerous prestigious awards, such as an Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA, Critics’ Choice Movie Award, and Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media. Interestingly, despite the upcoming project, Dune: Messiah, Zimmer confessed he has yet to start working on its musical score. However, he reassured fans that he is already engaged in the task.

In a talk with Steve Weintraub from Collider for the show “Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert”, Zimmer shared some news about his work on “Dune: Messiah”. However, what he revealed might catch fans off guard. When asked if he had started writing for “Messiah”, Zimmer responded, “Not quite yet. No.” He went on to explain that the project is intricate but he’s looking forward to working on it due to his fondness for collaborating with Denis. Interestingly, he mentioned that “Dune: Part Two” was different because its score was written before filming began, which happened only because the production wasn’t greenlit for a long time. Although Zimmer hasn’t begun composing the music for “Dune: Messiah”, fans can rest easy as Zimmer has stated in another interview that he is in regular contact with Villeneuve and is fully informed about the film’s schedule, hinting that it might be coming up sooner than expected.

During the 2025 Oscars, Zimmer’s score for “Dune: Part Two” was not recognized in the Best Original Score category due to a rule by the Academy that requires at least 80% of a sequel’s score to be new compositions. Since Zimmer used themes from the original film in the sequel, he was considered ineligible. However, he argued that since both films share one arc, keeping the same character themes was necessary. He felt the rule was illogical and chose not to protest it. Fans supported Zimmer following this snub, as they believed his work on “Dune: Part Two” deserved recognition. Interestingly, Zimmer won the Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media in the same year.

Messiah’. Both critics and fans anticipate great things from him due to his impressive past works. Known for his imaginative compositions and unconventional methods, Zimmer combines traditional orchestration with distinctive soundscapes that mirror the unfolding plot. He consistently delivers emotional depth in his music, especially when it comes to storytelling. People eagerly await a score that is both innovative and harmonious with the film’s message. Fingers crossed that this time, the Academy will find his work unique enough for another award. However, regardless of an Oscar win, Zimmer’s talent is undeniable, and he doesn’t require recognition to validate it.

Dune: Messiah is expected to hit theaters in December 2026.

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2025-03-20 18:54