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Emmys 2026: The Pitt & Hacks Dominate Nominations
8 Jul
Summary
- The Pitt and Hacks led Emmy nominations with 25 and 24 respectively.
- Actors branch heavily influences nominations, favoring popular series.
- Mariska Hargitay will host the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony.
The 2026 Emmy Award nominations saw "The Pitt" and "Hacks" emerge as frontrunners, with "The Pitt" receiving 25 nominations and "Hacks" setting a new comedy series record with 24. This achievement underscores the widespread acclaim for both series, with "The Pitt" surpassing its previous year's total and "Hacks" achieving its best performance in its final season.
The dominance of these shows in nominations is largely attributed to the significant impact of the actors branch, which comprises the largest voting segment of the Television Academy. This branch's focus tends to concentrate on a select number of highly regarded series, thereby elevating their overall nomination tallies, especially within the acting categories.
Notable performances by new and returning series also marked the nominations. Apple's "Widow's Bay," "Pluribus," and "Margo's Got Money Troubles" achieved significant acting nominations, reflecting their strong connection with voters. Similarly, "Shrinking" earned a personal best of nine nominations, with six in acting categories.
In a surprising announcement, Mariska Hargitay was revealed as the host for the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony, scheduled to air on September 14 on NBC. This marks the first time a non-comedian has hosted since Angela Lansbury in 1993, presenting a refreshing choice for the event. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards are set to take place on September 5-6 at the Peacock Theater.
