The Television Academy announced the nominees for the 2026 Emmy Awards on July 8, with Netflix's 'The Crown' and HBO's 'Succession' leading the field with 24 and 22 nominations respectively.
Outstanding Drama Series
Nominees for Outstanding Drama Series include 'The Crown', 'Succession', 'Better Call Saul', 'The Handmaid's Tale', 'This Is Us', 'The Mandalorian', 'Bridgerton', and 'The White Lotus'. This category features a mix of returning favorites and new entries.
Outstanding Comedy Series
In the comedy category, 'Ted Lasso', 'Hacks', 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel', 'Abbott Elementary', 'Only Murders in the Building', 'Barry', 'The Bear', and 'What We Do in the Shadows' are nominated. 'Ted Lasso' continues its strong run after previous wins.
Outstanding Limited Series
For limited series, 'Mare of Easttown', 'The Queen's Gambit', 'I May Destroy You', 'The Underground Railroad', 'WandaVision', and 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' are in contention. The category showcases diverse storytelling.
Lead Acting Categories
In lead drama actor, nominees include Jason Bateman ('Ozark'), Sterling K. Brown ('This Is Us'), Jonathan Majors ('Lovecraft Country'), Josh O'Connor ('The Crown'), Rege-Jean Page ('Bridgerton'), and Billy Porter ('Pose'). Lead drama actress nominees are Uzo Aduba ('In Treatment'), Olivia Colman ('The Crown'), Emma Corrin ('The Crown'), Elisabeth Moss ('The Handmaid's Tale'), Michaela Coel ('I May Destroy You'), and Jurnee Smollett ('Lovecraft Country').
For comedy lead actor, Anthony Anderson ('Black-ish'), Michael Douglas ('The Kominsky Method'), Bill Hader ('Barry'), Jason Sudeikis ('Ted Lasso'), Kenan Thompson ('Kenan'), and Jeremy Allen White ('The Bear') are nominated. Lead comedy actress nominees include Aidy Bryant ('Shrill'), Kaley Cuoco ('The Flight Attendant'), Renée Elise Goldsberry ('Girls5eva'), Jean Smart ('Hacks'), Hannah Waddingham ('Ted Lasso'), and Juno Temple ('Ted Lasso').
Supporting and Guest Categories
Supporting actor and actress categories feature a wide range of performances from series like 'The Crown', 'Succession', 'The Mandalorian', and 'Saturday Night Live'. Guest acting nominees include notable names from various shows.
Historic Nominations
According to the Television Academy, this year's nominations include a record number of first-time nominees and diverse representation across categories. 'The Crown' received the most nominations for a single season, surpassing previous records.
Impact and Next Steps
The Emmy Awards ceremony is scheduled for September 20, 2026, on CBS. The nominations highlight the growing influence of streaming platforms, with Netflix and HBO dominating the major categories. The full list of nominees is available on the Television Academy's website.
