2026 Emmy nominations announced, led by The Pitt and Hacks
The nominations for the 78th Emmy Awards were released, with The Pitt and Hacks topping the list.
The 2026 Emmy nominations have been announced. The Pitt and Hacks lead the nominations for the 2026 Emmy Awards.
According to Variety.com, The Pitt led all programs with 25 nominations and received 13 acting nominations. Bluesky identified The Pitt as a U.S. medical drama and Hacks as a comedy. The Guardian reported that newcomers Pluribus and Widow’s Bay have strong showings in the 2026 Emmy nominations, and that the 78th Emmy Awards will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay. WTAE noted that the nominee slate includes a mix of mainstays like The Pitt and newcomers like Widow’s Bay.
NPR reported that winners will be announced at the 78th Emmy Awards on September 14. Variety.com added that Jean Smart is in line to win her fifth Emmy for Hacks and her eighth overall, which would tie the record for most Emmy acting wins by an actress.
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