Emmys 2026 Nominations: The Pitt Leads With 25 Nods and Hacks Just Set a Comedy Record

HBO Max Dominates the 78th Emmy Nominations

The 2026 Emmy nominations are finally here, and they're a statement: HBO Max rules television right now. The nominees for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, announced via livestream this week, are led by The Pitt — the critically adored medical drama starring Noah Wyle — which picked up an astonishing 25 nominations across categories. That's not a nomination haul; that's a coronation.

Hacks Just Made Comedy History

But the most historic stat of the night belongs to Hacks. The HBO comedy led by Jean Smart as the legendary sharp stand-up Deborah Vance secured 24 nominations for its final season — the most nominations any comedy series has ever received in a single year. It's the ultimate farewell gift for one of TV's best-written shows.

The list also brought surprises and snubs — expect online debates about Taylor Swift, Ariana Madix, and Riz Ahmed for weeks as fans argue about who got robbed. The ceremony lands on Monday, Sept 14.

Categories Worth Watching

• The Pitt (25 nods) — Best Drama, Best Actor (Noah Wyle) and plenty more
• Hacks (24 nods) — comedy history in its final season
• HBO Max vs Netflix vs Apple TV+ — all sides have champions
• Taylor Swift, Ariana Madix and Riz Ahmed are the water-cooler debates

Bottom line: The 2026 Emmys are shaping into HBO Max's coronation. Book Sept 14 — and get ready for The Pitt to dominate the telecast.