The U.K. pop star's Better Man track was removed from the Best Original Song shortlist over alleged similarities with a previously released song

Robbie Williams‘ film biopic Better Man (Paramount Pictures) was released in cinemas globally, telling the story of the British pop icon, albeit with Williams replaced by a CGI monkey. The film covers Williams' rise to fame as a teenager in pop band Take That,

When it comes to Robbie Williams’ ditty “Forbidden Road” from his biopic Better Man getting pulled from the Oscar original song shortlist, the British pop crooner is over it. Williams is here at the Golden Globes tonight as “Forbidden Road” is nominated in the Original Song at the ceremony.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences announced on Monday the 207 feature films eligible for Best Picture consideration, two days before voting for the 2025 Oscar nominations begins. There are 323 feature films eligible for the Academy Awards,

Plenty of more commercial movies also didn't make the cut, including Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Madame Web, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, and the musical remake of Mean Girls. Boy Kills World, The Garfield Movie, The Girl with the Needle, Harold and the Purple Crayon, and Mother's Instinct are all also ineligible for Best Picture.

The Academy has clarified what movies are eligible to win Best Picture at this year's Oscars, and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 isn't among them.