Emmy Predictions: Latest Projections in 23 Categories as Every Network Has Something to Prove in 2026
Why it matters: The Emmy Awards ceremony on September 14 will reveal which networks and shows ultimately secure top honors from the TV Academy.
- HBO is heavily promoting dramas like “The Pitt” and “Euphoria,” comedies “Hacks” and “The Comeback,” and miniseries such as “Half Man” and “DTF St. Louis.”
- Netflix continues its strategy of elevating under-the-radar shows to frontrunner status, with "The Diplomat" among its key drama contenders.
- Apple TV+ is expected to be formidable with David E. Kelley’s “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” and other shows, tying with Netflix for projected nominations.
- Prime Video is mounting a significant comeback with comedies “Spider-Noir” starring Nicolas Cage and “Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat,” alongside dramas like the final season of “The Boys” and the latest season of “Fallout.”
- Emmy voter-focused events are packed in the coming week, featuring screenings for shows like HBO’s “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” and Apple TV+’s “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.”
- Nomination-round voting runs from June 11-22, with nominations announced on July 8, culminating in the Emmy Awards ceremony on September 14 on NBC.
- “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bissette” and “Pluribus” are projected to lead series nominations with 7 each, followed by “Beef,” “Hacks,” and “The Pitt” with 6.
- HBO Max is projected to lead networks with 32 nominations, while Apple TV and Netflix are tied for second with 26 each.
The 2026 Emmy race is officially underway, with networks like HBO, Netflix, Apple TV+, and Prime Video aggressively campaigning for their top shows, including "The Pitt," "Hacks," "Margo's Got Money Troubles," and "Fallout." While HBO Max is projected to lead in nominations with 32, Netflix and Apple TV+ are close behind, each with 26, indicating a highly competitive awards season.
