Which Encanto song was nominated for an Oscar but did not win?

“Dos Oruguitas” was the Encanto song nominated for an Oscar but did not win.

The song received a nomination for Best Original Song at the 94th Academy Awards, held in 2022. Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote its music and lyrics, and the song is performed in the film by Sebastián Yatra. Its Spanish title translates to “Two Little Caterpillars.”

In Encanto, the song accompanies the emotional story of young Alma and Pedro Madrigal, including their separation and the sacrifice that creates the family’s miracle. That sequence gives the song a central role in explaining the family’s history, rather than using it merely as a standalone musical number.

“Dos Oruguitas” lost the Oscar to “No Time to Die,” written and performed by Billie Eilish and Finneas for the James Bond film. A frequent mix-up involves “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” Encanto’s much bigger commercial hit; it was not the film’s Oscar-nominated song.