While the music of Hans Zimmer's soundtracks are often praised, a technicality will not permit the Dune 2 soundtrack to be in the next Oscars.

There is no doubt about Hans Zimmer being one of the most legendary music directors of this era. However, the Academy Awards has its own rules. Per the latest reports, the highly acclaimed composer, of the movie Dunkirk might not be able to be a part of the nomination for the next Oscars.

Director Denis Villeneuve and composer Hans Zimmer are determined to get an Oscar nomination for Zimmer’s “Dune: Part Two” score. According to Variety, Warner Bros. has submitted the sci-fi sequel’s score to the Academy despite the question as to whether the score will qualify under Academy rules.