Oscar Voter Furious Over ‘Dune: Part Two Snubs’ – ‘How has Denis not won four Oscars already’

With the Academy Awards just around the corner, voting has officially ended, and early reports suggest this year’s race is more unpredictable than ever. While several films are in contention, one major talking point has emerged—how Dune: Part Two was overlooked in key categories, leaving some Oscar voters frustrated.

Despite being one of the most anticipated and visually stunning films of the year, Dune: Part Two failed to secure nominations in major categories like Best Director for Denis Villeneuve. This has sparked outrage among some Academy members, with one voter even expressing their frustration:

“How has Denis not won four Oscars already? I don’t understand how the studio and, quite frankly, us Oscar voters f— this up so bad?”

This reaction highlights just how much Dune: Part Two was expected to dominate the awards season. The first Dune film won six Oscars in 2022, including Best Cinematography, Best Sound, and Best Visual Effects. Many assumed the sequel would follow a similar path, if not exceed it.

Instead of Dune: Part Two, films like Anora, The Brutalist, Emilia Pérez, and Conclave have emerged as frontrunners.

• Anora has won nearly every major pre-Oscar award, including the Palme d’Or and Critics Choice, making it a favorite among voters.
• The Brutalist is a sprawling historical epic that has earned international acclaim, winning Best Picture at the Golden Globes.
• Conclave, a Vatican-set thriller, performed well at the BAFTAs but may not have enough momentum to claim the top prize.
• Emilia Pérez absolutely dominated the nominations, currently holding 13.

While Dune: Part Two might have been snubbed in key categories, it could still walk away with wins in technical fields like Visual Effects, Cinematography, and Production Design. However, the absence of Villeneuve in the Best Director category remains a shock, especially considering how widely praised his vision for the series has been.

With Oscar night fast approaching, all eyes will be on whether Dune: Part Two can still make an impact—or if this will go down as one of the Academy’s biggest missed opportunities.

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