The Emmy nominations 2026 are out, and while some of the most loved shows of the year have received multiple nominations, there are some surprises as well. The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay, making her the first woman to host the Emmys in 15 years.The Emmy Awards 2026 will take place on September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The ceremony will begin airing live at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT on NBC and will be available for streaming on Peacock. Here are the Emmy nominations 2026 and the surprises they bring. All we know about the Emmy nominations 2026 so farThe Pitt, which premiered on HBO Max in 2025 and has been a huge hit since, has received the most number of Emmy nominations 2026 with 25 nominations. Hacks, which recently aired its last season, has received the second most Emmy nominations 2026 with 24 nominations, setting a new record for the most nominations received by a comedy series in a single season. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostWidow's Bay, Apple TV's newest comedy horror that took viewers by surprise, has received 19 nominations, and Pluribus, yet another recent hit, has received 18 nominations. Surprisingly, Euphoria has been nominated for the Outstanding Drama Series category despite Zendaya still receiving a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for playing Rue. Despite Heated Rivalry being such a global success, the show could not qualify for the Emmy nominations 2026 because it did not have an American production partner, which is vital for any show to qualify. Fans are understandably disheartened, but unfortunately, some rules are not bendable. Dancing with the Stars has not been nominated for the Emmys in the last 10 years. But, after the long wait, the reality show has finally managed to bag a Emmy nominations 2026. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostHere are all the major Emmy nominations 2026 categories announced so far: Outstanding Drama SeriesA Knight of the Seven KingdomsThe DiplomatThe Gilded AgeParadiseThe PittPluribusSlow HorsesYour Friends and NeighborsOutstanding Comedy SeriesAbbott ElementaryThe BearHacksMargo's Got Money TroublesNobody Wants ThisOnly Murders in the BuildingShrinkingWidow's BayLimited or Anthology SeriesAll Her FaultThe Beast in MeBeefDTF St. LouisLove Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette View this post on Instagram Instagram PostReality Competition ProgramThe TraitorsTop ChefSurvivorRuPaul's Drag RaceDancing With the StarsOutstanding Variety SeriesSaturday Night LiveThe Late Show With Stephen ColbertLast Week Tonight With John OliverJimmy Kimmel Live!The Daily ShowLead Actor in a Drama SeriesNoah Wyle – The PittMark Ruffalo – TaskRufus Sewell – The DiplomatSterling K. Brown – ParadiseGary Oldman – Slow HorsesLead Actress in a Drama SeriesZendaya – EuphoriaRhea Seehorn – PluribusCarrie Coon – The Gilded AgeKeri Russell – The DiplomatChase Infiniti – The Testaments View this post on Instagram Instagram PostLead Actor in a Comedy SeriesMartin Short – Only Murders in the BuildingJason Segel – ShrinkingSteve Carell – RoosterMatthew Rhys – Widow's BayYahya Abdul-Mateen II – Wonder ManLead Actress in a Comedy SeriesJean Smart – HacksElle Fanning – Margo's Got Money TroublesAyo Edebiri – The BearQuinta Brunson – Abbott ElementaryLisa Kudrow – The ComebackLead Actor in a Limited or Anthology SeriesMatthew Rhys – The Beast in MeOscar Isaac – BeefRiz Ahmed – BaitCharlie Hunnam – Monster: The Ed Gein StoryJason Bateman – Black RabbitLead Actress in a Limited or Anthology SeriesSarah Snook – All Her FaultCarey Mulligan – BeefClaire Danes – The Beast in MeSarah Pidgeon – Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn BessetteSally Field – Remarkably Bright Creatures View this post on Instagram Instagram PostStay tuned for more updates. The Emmy Awards 2026 will air on September 14, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT on NBC and will be available for streaming on Peacock. For more articles like this, follow Soapcentral.