Every year, after the Oscar nominations come out, movie fans get upset about the biggest snubs. It happens all the time, but this year, leaving Denis Villeneuve’s Dune 2 out felt especially unfair. One Oscar voter was so frustrated that they couldn’t stay quiet about it.
In an interview with Variety, an anonymous Oscar voter shared their disappointment over Denis Villeneuve’s Dune 2 not getting more nominations. They felt the Academy made a big mistake by ignoring the sci-fi epic and let movie fans down with this major 2025 Oscar snub.
The Oscars are back—the big Hollywood event where stars celebrate their own work but sometimes forget to recognize some of the best movies. This year, as the Academy Awards take place on March 2, one of the biggest surprises is the snub of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two.
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two got nominations for sound, visual effects, and cinematography, but it was completely left out of big categories like Best Director and Best Picture. One Oscar voter was just as confused as everyone else. In a chat with Variety, they didn’t hide their frustration, criticizing the Academy for ignoring the film.
I voted for the first part in almost every category last time. How has Denis not won four Oscars already? I don’t understand how the studio and, quite frankly, us Oscar voters f*ck this up so bad?
For some strange reason, the genius behind one of the most visually stunning and highly praised sci-fi movies in recent years was completely overlooked. It almost feels like Dune: Part Two was too good to be acknowledged. Now, an anonymous Oscar voter, who seemed to have more sense than the people making these decisions, was genuinely shocked at how the Academy messed this up.
The Oscar voter wasn’t the only one upset about Dune: Part Two getting snubbed. Fans across the internet also spoke up, demanding justice for Denis Villeneuve’s epic. As the snub became the biggest talk of the season, movie lovers on social media joined in, sharing their frustration over the Academy’s decision.
Fans took to X to call out the Academy for ignoring Dune: Part Two. Social media was flooded with posts about the shocking Oscar snub, with many questioning how the Academy could overlook Denis Villeneuve’s vision and storytelling. Many called the decision unfair and disrespectful.
You can watch Dune: Part Two now on Netflix and Max.
Source: Variety