Emmy Awards 2026: 'The Pitt' and 'Hacks' lead nominations

The race for the 78th Emmy Awards is heating up, with 'The Pitt' securing the most nominations at 25, closely followed by 'Hacks' with 24 nods. The Television Academy of the United States announced the full list of contenders on Wednesday, setting the stage for the prestigious television awards.

The ceremony is scheduled to be held on September 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. American network NBC will broadcast the event, bringing the year's best television performances to a wide audience. The nominations span various categories, recognizing excellence in acting, writing, and directing across the television landscape.

Notable acting nominations include Yahya Abdul-Mateen II for 'Wonder Man', Martin Short for 'Only Murders In The Building', and Quinta Brunson for 'Abbott Elementary'. In other categories, Elle Fanning received a nod for 'Margo's Got Money Troubles', Charlie Hunnam for 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story', and Sally Field for 'Remarkably Bright Creatures'. The list also features Sarah Pidgeon, Janelle James, Kate O’Flynn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Colman Domingo, Nick Offerman, Stephen Root, Tayler James Williams, Linda Cardellini, and Laurie Metcalf, among others, for their impactful performances.