Dune: Part Two Receives Unexpected Golden Globes Nominations

Highlights from Dune: Part Two’s Golden Globe Journey

Recognition at Golden Globes: Dune: Part Two garners admiration with nominations during the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Hans Zimmer’s Score: The film’s soundtrack receives a nod despite recent Oscar eligibility concerns.
Uncertain Awards Prospects: The potential for Dune: Part Two at the awards ceremony remains unpredictable.

Dune: Part Two, a monumental release of 2024, delivers an impressive sequel to the acclaimed 2021 film, which was an Academy Award contender. As the accolades roll in, the film has shown significant promise at the Golden Globe Awards, exceeding initial expectations with its nominations.

This latest installment from Denis Villeneuve adapts the second half of Frank Herbert’s influential sci-fi masterpiece, featuring a star-studded cast that includes Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, and Josh Brolin, all reprising their roles. Released in March 2024, Dune: Part Two quickly ascended the box office rankings, achieving a remarkable global box office revenue of $714 million. It has also received strong critical acclaim, earning a 92% rating from critics and a stunning 95% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. With its strong performance, it is poised to replicate the award-winning success of its predecessor, which garnered ten nominations at the Academy Awards.

Dune: Part Two’s Golden Globe Nominations

As awards season commences, Dune: Part Two appears to have a modest start at the Golden Globes. The nominations for the 82nd Golden Globe Awards were disclosed on December 9, with the film receiving recognition in just two out of 15 categories. It competes in the Best Motion Picture – Drama category and the Best Original Score – Motion Picture category for the work of composer Hans Zimmer. Below are the contenders in these categories:

Best Motion Picture – Drama

The Brutalist
A Complete Unknown
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Nickel Boys
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Best Original Score – Motion Picture

Bedroom – Volker Bertelmann
The Brutalist – Daniel Blumberg
The Wild Robot – Kris Bowers
Emilia Perez – Clément Ducol and Camille
Challengers – Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
Dune: Part Two – Hans Zimmer

Dune: Part Two’s Score Nomination Amid Controversy

The nomination for Hans Zimmer’s score arrives amidst controversy regarding its eligibility for the Oscars. Recently, the Academy announced that Dune: Part Two would not qualify for awards in the music category due to the use of pre-existing themes, which are restricted under the Academy’s guidelines. As a sequel, many musical motifs were borrowed from the original film, sparking questions about sufficient original composition in this installment. Fortunately, the Golden Globes dismissed these concerns and recognized Zimmer’s work in its Best Original Score category—an award he previously won for the first Dune film in 2022.

Despite receiving only two nominations, which may raise eyebrows ahead of its Oscars campaign, history shows that the first Dune film secured three nominations in 2021 yet ended up with ten nominations at the Academy Awards. The competition for the Best Motion Picture – Drama is fierce, particularly with contenders like Conclave and The Brutalist in the running. Interestingly, Dune: Part Two is the sole sci-fi film on the list, raising anticipation about its potential to claim one of the night’s most prestigious awards.

The winners of the Golden Globe Awards will be revealed on January 5, 2025.

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