The Walt Disney Company proudly announces 125 nominations for the 78th Emmy® Awards across its content brands and studios, including ABC, Disney Kids & Family, FX, Disney Television Studios (20th Television Animation and 20th Television), Hulu Originals, National Geographic and Onyx Collective; and The Walt Disney Studios, including Lucasfilm, Marvel Television, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. Disney’s streaming platforms Disney+ and Hulu are home to a total of 109 nominations.
ABC received 46 nominations, the most of any broadcast network. Abbott Elementary (20th Television) earned its fifth consecutive Outstanding Comedy Series nomination, along with acting nods for Quinta Brunson, Janelle James and Tyler James Williams. Jimmy Kimmel Live landed its 15th consecutive nod for Outstanding Variety Series and its first nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series in 13 years. Dancing With The Stars earned its first nomination for Outstanding Reality Competition Program in a decade. ABC dominated the game show categories, claiming four of five nominations in both Outstanding Game Show and Outstanding Host for Game Show. Shifting Gears (20th Television) scored its first-ever nomination for Outstanding Picture Editing for a Multi-Camera Comedy Series, Will Trent (20th Television) picked up its second consecutive nod for Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming, and The Rookie (20th Television) landed its fifth nomination for Outstanding Stunt Coordination for Drama Programming.
FX/Hulu garnered 23 nominations, including three for Outstanding Series: The Bear for Outstanding Comedy, Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette (20th Television) for Outstanding Limited, and Welcome to Wrexham for Outstanding Unstructured Reality. Both The Bear and Welcome to Wrexham continue their four-year streak, marking an Outstanding Series nomination for every eligible season to date. The first season of Alien: Earth was recognized with four nominations
The Walt Disney Studiosreceived 10 nominations, led by five for Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show. Wonder Man saw Yahya Abdul-Mateen II earn Marvel’s first-ever nomination for a Performance in a Comedy Series, while Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: Visions (Vol 3) was nominated for Outstanding Animated Program and Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord also picked up recognition. 20th Century Studios’ Predator: Killer of Killers and Searchlight’s In the Blink of an Eye also received nods
Hulu Originalsearned 22 total nominations. The drama series Paradise (20th Television) from Dan Fogelman garnered seven nominations, including a second nomination for Outstanding Drama Series and performance nominations for Sterling K. Brown, Julianne Nicholson and Shailene Woodley. Hulu also received three stand-up comedy nominations for Nikki Glaser: Good Girl and Only Murders in the Building (20th Television) received its fifth consecutive nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series, as well as a performance nomination for Martin Short. Chase Infiniti received her first-ever nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in The Testaments.
National Geographic garners 12 nominations, including Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special for Tucci in Italy, the second consecutive nomination for the series over two seasons, as well as Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Narrator for Ocean with David Attenborough and Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking for The Tale of Silyan. Sir David Attenborough, who celebrated his 100th Birthday this year, holds the record for the most nominations in the Narrator category.
Disney Television Studios (20th Television & 20th Television Animation) garnered 59 Emmy nominations, including ten Outstanding Series nominations including Bob’s Burgers and The Simpsons for Outstanding Animated Program; three Outstanding Comedy Series nominations for Abbott Elementary, Only Murders in the Building and Nobody Wants This; two Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series nominations for Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette and The Beast in Me; Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) for The Muppet Show; and Outstanding Variety Series for Jimmy Kimmel Live! Additionally, the Outstanding Drama Series nomination for Paradise and Outstanding Comedy Series nomination for Only Murders in the Building again make creator and executive producer Dan Fogelman a double nominee across both Outstanding Series categories in the same year.
9 Nominations
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- Outstanding Variety Special (Live)
- Outstanding Writing For A Variety Special
- Outstanding Production Design For A Variety Special
- Outstanding Choreography For Variety Or Reality Programming
- Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Special
- Outstanding Makeup For A Variety, Nonfiction Or Reality Program
- Outstanding Music Direction
- Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Variety Series Or Special
- Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork For A Special
The Beast in Me (20th Television)
9 Nominations
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- Outstanding Limited Or Anthology Series
- Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie – Matthew Rhys
- Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie – Claire Danes
- Outstanding Casting For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
- Outstanding Contemporary Costumes For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
- Outstanding Music Composition For A Limited Or Anthology Series, Movie Or Special (Original Dramatic Score)
- Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
- Outstanding Sound Editing For A Limited Or Anthology Series, Movie Or Special
- Outstanding Writing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
The Bear (FX/Hulu)
8 Nominations
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- Outstanding Comedy Series
- Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series
- Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series – Ayo Edebiri
- Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series – Rob Reiner
- Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series – Jamie Lee Curtis
- Outstanding Cinematography For A Series (Half-Hour)
- Outstanding Picture Editing For A Single-Camera Comedy Series
- Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And Animation
Abbott Elementary (ABC, 20th Television)
7 Nominations
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- Outstanding Comedy Series
- Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series
- Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series – Quinta Brunson
- Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series – Tyler James Williams
- Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series – Janelle James
- Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series
- Outstanding Casting For A Comedy Series
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette (FX/Hulu, 20th Television)
7 Nominations
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- Outstanding Limited Or Anthology Series
- Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction Or Reality Series
- Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie – Sarah Pidgeon
- Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie – Constance Zimmer
- Outstanding Casting For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
- Outstanding Period Costumes
- Outstanding Period Or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)
Paradise (Hulu, 20th Television)
7 Nominations
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- Outstanding Drama Series
- Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series
- Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series – Sterling K. Brown
- Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series – Julianne Nicholson
- Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series – Shailene Woodley
- Outstanding Casting For A Drama Series
- Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Single Episode
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC, 20th Television)
6 Nominations
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- Outstanding Variety Series
- Outstanding Directing For A Variety Series
- Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series
- Outstanding Production Design For A Variety Or Reality Series
- Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Series
- Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork For A Series
Ocean with David Attenborough (National Geographic)
6 Nominations
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- Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Special
- Outstanding Narrator – David Attenborough
- Outstanding Cinematography For A Nonfiction Program
- Outstanding Music Composition For A Documentary/Nonfiction Or Reality Program (Original Dramatic Score)
- Outstanding Sound Editing For A Nonfiction Or Reality Program
- Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Nonfiction Program
The Muppet Show (Disney+, ABC, 20th Television, Disney Kids & Family)
6 Nominations
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- Outstanding Writing For A Variety Special
- Outstanding Production Design For A Variety Special
- Outstanding Picture Editing For Variety Programming
- Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance – Matt Vogel
- Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)
- Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Variety Series Or Special
Dancing with the Stars (ABC)
5 Nominations
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- Outstanding Reality Competition Program
- Outstanding Hairstyling For A Variety, Nonfiction Or Reality Program
- Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Series
- Outstanding Makeup For A Variety, Nonfiction Or Reality Program
- Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork For A Series
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu, 20th Television)
5 Nominations
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- Outstanding Comedy Series
- Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series – Martin Short
- Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Program (Half-Hour)
- Outstanding Casting For A Comedy Series
- Outstanding Contemporary Costumes For A Series
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour | The Final Show (Disney+, Walt Disney Studios)
5 Nominations
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- Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)
- Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special
- Outstanding Picture Editing For Variety Programming
- Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Variety Series Or Special
- Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork For A Special
Alien: Earth (FX/Hulu)
4 Nominations
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- Outstanding Cinematography For A Series (One Hour)
- Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes
- Outstanding Sound Editing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour)
- Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Season Or A Movie
Welcome to Wrexham (FX/Hulu)
4 Nominations
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- Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program
- Outstanding Cinematography For A Reality Program
- Outstanding Picture Editing For An Unstructured Reality Program
- Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Reality Program
Nikki Glaser: Good Girl (Hulu)
3 Nominations
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- Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)
- Outstanding Writing For A Variety Special
- Outstanding Picture Editing For Variety Programming
Tucci in Italy (National Geographic)
3 Nominations
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- Outstanding Cinematography For A Nonfiction Program
- Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series Or Special
- Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Nonfiction Program
All’s Fair (Hulu, 20th Television)
2 Nominations
- Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling
- Outstanding Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)
Celebrity Family Feud (ABC)
2 Nominations
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- Outstanding Game Show
- Outstanding Host For A Game Show – Steve Harvey
Jeopardy! (ABC)
2 Nominations
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- Outstanding Game Show
- Outstanding Host For A Game Show – Ken Jennings
The Tale of Silyan (National Geographic Documentary Films)
2 Nominations
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- Outstanding Cinematography For A Nonfiction Program
- Exceptional Merit In Documentary Filmmaking
Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? (ABC)
2 Nominations
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- Outstanding Game Show
- Outstanding Host For A Game Show – Jimmy Kimmel
Nobody Wants This (20th Television)
2 Nominations
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- Outstanding Comedy Series
- Outstanding Music Supervision
The Simpsons (20th Television Animation)
2 Nominations
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- Outstanding Animated Program
- Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance – Hank Azaria
Bob’s Burgers (20th Television Animation)
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- Outstanding Animated Program
Shark Tank (ABC)
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- Outstanding Structured Reality Program
Wheel of Fortune (ABC)
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- Outstanding Game Show
Star Wars: Visions (Disney+, Lucasfilm Ltd.)
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- Outstanding Animated Program
The Testaments (Hulu)
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- Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series – Chase Infiniti
Wonder Man (Disney+, Marvel Television)
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- Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series – Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Match Game (ABC)
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- Outstanding Host For A Game Show – Martin Short
Ghost Elephants (National Geographic Documentary Films)
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- Outstanding Narrator – Werner Herzog
King of the Hill (Hulu, 20th Television Animation)
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- Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance – Pamela Adlon
Shifting Gears (ABC, 20th Television)
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- Outstanding Picture Editing For A Multi-Camera Comedy Series
The Rookie (ABC, 20th Television)
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- Outstanding Stunt Coordination For Drama Programming
Will Trent (ABC, 20th Television)
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- Outstanding Choreography For Scripted Programming
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (ABC)
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- Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork For A Special
In the Blink of an Eye (Hulu, Searchlight Pictures)
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- Outstanding Music Composition For A Limited Or Anthology Series, Movie Or Special (Original Dramatic Score)
Predator: Killer of Killers (Hulu, 20th Century Studios)
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- Outstanding Sound Editing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And Animation
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord (Disney+, Lucasfilm Ltd.)
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- Outstanding Sound Editing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And Animation
Washington Black (Hulu, 20th Television)
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- Outstanding Music Composition For A Limited Or Anthology Series, Movie Or Special (Original Dramatic Score)
