Academy Award for Best Original Score
| Academy Award for Best Original Score | |
|---|---|
2024 recipient: Daniel Blumberg | |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
| First award | February 27, 1935 (for films released in 1934) |
| Most recent winner | Daniel Blumberg The Brutalist (2024) |
| Most wins | Alfred Newman (9) |
| Most nominations | John Williams (48) |
| Website | oscars |
The Academy Award for Best Original Score is an award presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to the best substantial body of music in the form of dramatic underscoring written specifically for the film by the submitting composer. Some pre-existing music is allowed, though, but a contending film must include a minimum of original music. This minimum since 2021 is established as 35% of the music, which is raised to 80% for sequels and franchise films. Fifteen scores are shortlisted before nominations are announced.