2026 Emmy Awards Nominees Revealed: Who's Competing for the Top Honors.

Nominees for the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards

According to Glamurchik — Шоу-біз: The nominees for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards have been announced. The ceremony is set to take place on September 14, 2026, airing on NBC with Mariska Hargitay as host. This annual event celebrates the best in television, recognizing outstanding achievements across various genres and categories.

Categories and Nominees

In the Outstanding Drama Series category, the following projects are in contention:

• "The Diplomat"
• "The Gilded Age"
• "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms"
• "Paradise"
• "The Pitt"
• "Pluribus"
• "Slow Horses"
• "Your Friends and Neighbors"

The Outstanding Comedy Series category features these contenders:

• "Abbott Elementary"
• "The Bear"
• "Hacks"
• "Margo's Got Money Troubles"
• "Nobody Wants This"
• "Only Murders in the Building"
• "Shrinking"
• "Witch Mountain"

Nominees for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series include:

• "All Her Fault"
• "The Beast in Me"
• "The Feud"
• "DTF St. Louis"
• "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette"

Actors vying for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series are:

• Sterling K. Brown
• Gary Oldman
• Mark Ruffalo
• Rufus Sewell
• Noah Wyle

For Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, the nominees are:

• Carrie Coon
• Chase Infinity
• Keri Russell
• Rhea Seehorn
• Zendaya

In the comedy category, the Outstanding Lead Actor race includes:

• Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
• Steve Carell
• Matthew Rhys
• Jason Segel
• Martin Short

Meanwhile, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series will be chosen from:

• Quinta Brunson
• Ayo Edebiri
• Elle Fanning
• Lisa Kudrow
• Jean Smart

In the limited series and anthology categories, Outstanding Lead Actress nominees are:

• Claire Danes
• Sally Field
• Carey Mulligan
• Sarah Pidgeon
• Sarah Snook

And Outstanding Lead Actor contenders include:

• Riz Ahmed
• Jason Bateman
• Charlie Hunnam
• Oscar Isaac
• Matthew Rhys

Supporting role nominees in comedy and drama series feature these performers:

• Colman Domingo
• Paul W. Downs
• Harrison Ford
• Nick Offerman
• Stephen Root
• Taylor Dearden
• Fiona Dourif
• Catherine LaNasa
• Sepideh Moafi
• Allison Janney

Additionally, the Outstanding Competition Program category includes:

• "Dancing with the Stars"
• "RuPaul's Drag Race"
• "Survivor"
• "Top Chef"
• "The Traitors"

For Outstanding Animated Program, the nominees are:

• "Bob's Burgers"
• "Rick and Morty"
• "The Simpsons"
• "Smiling Friends"
• "South Park"
• "Star Wars: Visions"

The announcement of the 2026 Emmy nominees marks a major milestone in the television industry, as these awards honor the medium's finest achievements.

The ceremony not only highlights the success of individual projects but also reflects broader trends, genre shifts, and the growing popularity of certain actors among audiences. With NBC broadcasting the event, it is expected to draw a wide viewership, underscoring the Emmys' significance in the cultural landscape.