By James Hibberd Writer-at-Large Brolin took to his Instagram stories to point out that “it makes no sense” that Villeneuve was snubbed for best director given the film racking up five nominations — including best picture.

Dune: Part Two actor Josh Brolin slammed the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for not nominating the film’s director Denis Villeneuve for its Best Director award, as he took to Instagram Thursday to tell his followers that the snub makes “no sense.

Dune: Part Two star Josh Brolin has shared his reaction to director Denis Villeneuve once again being snubbed at the Oscars. This morning, the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced, and Villeneuve did not make the cut in the Best Director category.

The 'Dune' actor threatened he'd quit acting if Villeneuve got snubbed for Best Director again, which the directed did this morning.

Brolin congratulated those members of Dune's crew that did receive nominations. The post Josh Brolin is mad that the Oscars snubbed Denis Villeneuve for ‘Dune’…again appeared first on The Manual.

Dune: Part Two was nominated for five awards at this year’s ceremony, including Best Picture, Production Design, Cinematography, Visual Effects, and Sound. Some have taken to X to share their dismay over some areas where they think Dune: Part Two was snubbed.

The Oscars 2025 nominations are here and they've brought their usual snubs and surprises with them. The one that stood out to me the most – besides Denzel Washington not securing a nod for his villainous turn in Gladiator 2 – was Denis Villeneuve once again being passed over for Best Director.