The Oscars 2025 officially rewarded Dune 2, and the wins that came to Denis Villeneuve's excellent sci-fi movie also became a reminder of a big snub.

"Dune: Part Two" featuring Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet received six nominations and was in running for the night's biggest prize – best picture.

Considering how lauded Villeneuve’s dream project was, not nominating him is certainly a bold decision. But the Dune films aren’t the first time that Villeneuve has been snubbed for one of the best films of the year.

The first Dune film won six Oscars, but they were all technical awards too. Both films were nominated for Best Picture, though neither were realistic contenders. Particularly this time around; a sci-fi blockbuster sequel just didn’t feel right.

Oscars yielded some nerdy winners. We dive into the genre movies that won at the Academy Awards and offer a full list of as well.

And every precursor event to the Academy Awards feels like a subtle inauguration of the winners to come. However, as the stars and creators etch their names on that golden trophy, or at least, give air to their dreams of clinching one home,