Washington, March 10 -- Renowned film composer Hans Zimmer has spoken out against the Academy's decision to disqualify his score for 'Dune: Part Two' from Oscars consideration.

According to Deadline, in a recent interview, Zimmer called the ruling "stupid" and explained his reasoning.

"It's not really a sore point," Zimmer said, adding, "It's just such a stupid point -- how can it be a sore point?"

He went on to explain that the Academy's decision was based on his use of thematic elements from the first 'Dune' film in the second installment.

However, Zimmer argued that the two films are not separate entities but rather two parts of a single story arc.

"I got disqualified because I was using material from the first movie in the second...