Countdown to the 2026 Emmy Awards: Nominations Announcement and Predictions
Get ready for the 2026 Emmy Awards as the nominations are set to be announced live on Wednesday. Stay updated with the latest nominations as they are revealed in real time. Despite a somewhat underwhelming year for television, there are still standout series to root for and races that could surprise us. Will Jean Smart secure her fifth consecutive Emmy win for "Hacks"? Will "Widow's Bay" make a late-season splash in the nominations? And which streaming platform will dominate the ceremony?
The nominations for the 78th Emmys will be unveiled live on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. Pacific/11:30 a.m. Eastern. Emmy winners Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller, along with Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego, will announce the nominations. You can watch the announcement live on the Television Academy's website, Youtube channel, Facebook, TikTok, or Instagram.
Expect "Pluribus" and "The Pitt" to lead in overall nominations, with "Task," "Paradise," "Slow Horses," and "The Diplomat" likely to score nominations in the drama series category. In the comedy field, "Hacks" is a frontrunner, alongside "Shrinking," "Abbott Elementary," "The Bear," and "Margo's Got Money Troubles." For limited series, watch out for nominations for "Beef," "Half Man," "DTF St. Louis," and "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette."
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will honor programming aired between June 2025 and May 2026, excluding summer releases and foreign productions like "Heated Rivalry." The awards ceremony will take place on September 14 at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, airing live on NBC and streaming on Peacock. The ceremony will introduce the Legacy Award, recognizing TV programs with a lasting impact on audiences, society, culture, and the industry.
Save the dates for the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on September 5 and 6, celebrating artistic and technical achievements in television. Stay tuned for more updates on the 2026 Emmy Awards and get ready to witness the best of television honored on the big night.