The 2026 Emmy nominations were announced on July 8, with The Pitt leading the pack with a total of 25 nominations. Following closely behind is Hacks, which garnered 24 nominations, setting a new record for comedy series nominations in a single year. Widow's Bay also made a significant impact, receiving 19 nominations as the top new show.
HBO Max Dominates Nominations
Overall, HBO Max emerged as the frontrunner among all networks, securing a total of 122 nominations. Other notable shows that earned double-digit nominations include Pluribus with 18, Beef with 16, and DTF St. Louis with 13. Additionally, Saturday Night Live and Spider-Noir both received 11 nominations.
Emmys Ceremony Details
The ceremony will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay, marking her first time as an Emmys host in nearly two decades. The event is scheduled to air live on NBC and Peacock on Monday, September 14, at 8 p.m. ET. The Creative Arts Emmys will occur a week earlier on September 5 and 6.
