Nominations for the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced on 15th of July live from the Wolf Theatre in Los Angeles. These announcements were made by Harvey Guillén and Brenda Song online across various platforms, with fan favorite shows and big-name stars dominating the nominations.
Top Nominated Shows
Severance (Apple TV) leads the race with a whooping 27 nominations across various categories, followed by The Penguin, which earned 24 nominations in the limited series category.
The White Lotus (Season 3) continued its streak of Emmy nominations and The Studio became the most-nominated freshman comedy ever. Both shows received 23 nominations.
Acting Highlights
The 2025 Lead Drama Actors had a mix of Emmy veterans and fresh contenders. Pedro Pascal returns to the list with his haunting and layered role in “The Last Of Us”. Sterling K Brown (Paradise) and Gary Oldman (Slow Horses) also returned with strong performances. Adam Scott secured a spot again for his role in Severance. Rounding out the list is Noah Wyle, whose performance in The Pit has made him a fan favorite.
This year’s Lead Drama Actress nominations are full of powerful performances. Kathy Bates makes history, becoming the oldest actress, at 77, to be nominated for this category for her role in “Matlock”. Sharon Horgan’s performance in “Bad Sisters” earned her a well-deserved spot. Britt Lower debuts on the list with her impressive performance in “Severance”. Bella Ramsey also earned a nod for her portrayal of Ellie in “The Last of Us.” Kerry Russell makes a comeback to this category after two years with “The Diplomat”.
The Lead Comedy Actors category brings together comedic brilliance and humor. Seth Rogen secures a spot with his satirical performance in “The Studio”. Martin Short returns with “Only Murders In The Building”. Two-time winner for the lead comedy actor for the same role, Jeremy Allen White, has continued his streak this year with “The Bear”. Adam Brody receives with first-ever nomination for “Nobody Wants This.” Jason Segel rounds up this list with his portrayal of a grieving therapist in “Shrinking.”
The Lead Comedy Actress category reflects both familiar and fresh faces. Uzo Aduba shines with her performance in “The Residence.” Kristen Bell’s comedic timing and vulnerability in “Nobody Wants This” secured her a spot in this category. Quinta Brunson returns to the list for “Abbott Elementary”. Jean Smart, another Emmy favorite, earns a nod for her role in “Hacks.” Ayo Edebiri becomes a triple nominee this year with her role in “The Bear.”
Series Category
The 2025 Emmy nominations for Outstanding Drama Series have a mix of returning favorites and new arrivals. “Severance”, “The White Lotus”, and “The Last of Us” are back in the race after dominating last year’s nominations. Andor takes the “Star Wars” universe to a whole new level by securing a nomination. “The Pitt” and “Paradise” are first-timers on this list. “Slow Horses” and “The Diplomat” also secure a spot in the category.
This year’s nominations for Comedy Series have it all. From classrooms to the kitchen and vampire dens. “Abbott Elementary”, “The Bear”, “Hacks”, and “Only Murders In The Building” have returned to the list. Shows like “Nobody Wants This” and “What We Do In The Shadows” are newcomers added to the list of nominations this year.
This year’s Limited Series nominations feature dark dramas and complex storytelling. Batman spin-off, “The Penguin”, has secured a spot on the list, joined by breakout teen-drama “Adolescence”. Tech dystopia “Black Mirror” and true crime Monsters: “The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” also add to the list. “Dying for Sex” rounds up the list of nominations.
It’s also notable that Owen Cooper became the youngest actor, at 15, to receive a nomination in the limited series/supporting category for his role in “Adolescence.”
Ceremony Details
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards will be held at the Peacock Theatre, Los Angeles, on September 14, 2025. Comedian Nate Bargatze will host the live broadcast.
This year’s nominations are at their creative peak. Superhero spin-off The Penguin, a legacy franchise like Star Wars and Andor, and strong debuts in The Studio, The Pitt, are all in competition. The Emmys are more diverse than ever, promising a thrilling award season.
