2026 Emmy Nomination Predictions: Final List

Best Drama Series

The Diplomat 

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Paradise

The Pitt

Pluribus

Slow Horses

Stranger Things

Task 

Best Comedy Series

Abbott Elementary

The Bear

The Comeback

Hacks

Margo's Got Money Troubles

Only Murders in the Building

Shrinking

Widow's Bay

Best Actor in a Drama Series

Sterling K. Brown "Paradise"

Walton Goggins "Fallout"

Gary Oldman "Slow Horses"

Mark Ruffalo "Task"

Noah Wyle "The Pitt"

Best Actress in a Drama Series

Kathy Bates "Matlock"

Carrie Coon "The Gilded Age"

Keri Russell "The Diplomat"

Rhea Seehorn "Pluribus"

Zendaya "Euphoria"

Best Actor in a Comedy Series

Steve Carell "Rooster"

Matthew Rhys "Widow's Bay"

Jason Segal "Shrinking"

Martin Short "Only Murders in the Building"

Jeremy Allen White "The Bear"

Best Actress in a Comedy Series

Quinta Brunson "Abbott Elementary"

Ayo Edebiri "The Bear"

Elle Fanning "Margo's Got Money Troubles"

Lisa Kudrow "The Comeback"

Jean Smart "Hacks"

Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Patrick Ball "The Pitt"

Billy Crudup "The Morning Show"

Shawn Hatosy "The Pitt"

Gerran Howell "The Pitt"

Jack Lowden "Slow Horses"

Tom Pelphrey "Task"

Carlos Manuel-Vesga "Pluribus"

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Isa Briones "The Pitt"

Fiona Dourif "The Pitt"

Taylor Dreaden "The Pitt"

Allison Janney "The Diplomat"

Katherine LaNasa "The Pitt"

Sepideh Moafi "The Pitt"

Julianne Nicholson "Paradise"

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Paul W. Downs "Hacks"

Harrison Ford "Shrinking"

Ebon Moss-Bachrach "The Bear"

Nick Offerman "Margo's Got Money Troubles"

Stephen Root "Widow's Bay"

Michael Urie "Shrinking"

Tyler James Williams "Abbott Elementary"

Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Hannah Einbinder "Hacks"

Janelle James "Abbott Elementary"

Kate O'Flynn "Widow's Bay"

Sheryl Lee Ralph "Abbott Elementary"

Michelle Pfeiffer "Margo's Got Money Troubles"

Meg Stalter "Hacks"

Jessica Williams "Shrinking"

Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series

Colman Domingo "Euphoria"

Eric Dane "Euphoria"

Ernest Harden Jr. "The Pitt"

Jeff Kober "The Pitt"

Jonathan Pryce "Slow Horses"

Bradley Whitford "The Diplomat"

Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series

Brittany Allen "The Pitt"

Tal Anderson "The Pitt"

Ayesha Harris "The Pitt"

Miriam Shor "Pluribus"

Merritt Wever "The Gilded Age"

Shailene Woodley "Paradise"

Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series

Jon Bernthal "The Bear"

Jeff Daniels "Shrinking"

Michael J. Fox "Shrinking"

Brett Goldstein "Shrinking"

Christopher MacDonald "Hacks"

Rob Reiner "The Bear"

Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series

Candice Bergen "Shrinking"

Lesley Bibb "Hacks"

Jamie Lee Curtis "The Bear"

Laurie Metcalf "Hacks"

Cherry Jones "Hacks"

Kaitlin Olson "Hacks"

Best Limited Series

The Beast in Me

Beef

DTF St Louis

Half Man

Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette

Best Television Movie

Deep Cover

People We Meet on Vacation

Remarkably Bright Creatures

Straw

Swiped

Best Actor in a Limited Series/TV Movie

Jamie Bell "Half Man"

Charlie Hunnam "Monster: The Ed Gein Story"

Paul Anthony Kelly "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette"

Oscar Isaac "Beef"

Matthew Rhys "The Beast In Me"

Best Actress in a Limited Series/TV Movie

Claire Danes "The Beast In Me"

Sally Field "Remarkably Bright Creatures"

Carey Mulligan "Beef"

Sarah Pigeon "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette"

Sarah Snook "All Her Fault"

Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series/TV Movie

Jason Bateman "DTF St. Louis"

Richard Gadd "Half Man"

David Harbour "DTF St. Louis"

Charles Melton "Beef"

Alessandro Nivola "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette"

Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series/TV Movie

Linda Cardellini "DTF St. Louis"

Dakota Fanning "All Her Fault"

Laurie Metcalf "Monster: The Ed Gein Story"

Cailee Spaeny "Beef"

Naomi Watts "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette"

Yuh-Jung Youn "Beef"

Best Competition Program

The Amazing Race

RuPaul's Drag Race

Survivor

Top Chef

The Traitors

Best Reality Host

RuPaul Charles "RuPaul's Drag Race"

Alan Cumming "The Traitors"

Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Kevin O'Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, Daniel Lubetzky "Shark Tank"

Kristen Kish "Top Chef"

Jeff Probst "Survivor"

Best Variety Series

The Daily Show

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Saturday Night Live

2026 Emmy Nomination Predictions: Best Drama and Comedy Series

Best Drama Series

The Diplomat 

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Paradise

The Pitt

Pluribus

Slow Horses

Stranger Things

Task

Other Contenders - The Gilded Age, The Morning Show, Industry, Euphoria, Fallout, Landman, IT: Welcome to Derry, Matlock

Commentary - The Pitt, The Diplomat, Paradise, Pluribus, Task, Slow Horses. Six slots are locked and loaded. I think the good reviews and buzz behind A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will make it in, similar to House of Dragon's first season. After that, I don't know. Stranger Things has always overperformed and it was the last season. I have it in a shaky eighth place. The Gilded Age could easily make it in, as it really is unique in this bunch. The Morning Show, Euphoria, Fallout might still have some goodwill in their favor. Or maybe this is the year that popular and well-reviewed offerings like Landman, Welcome to Derry, or Industry make the cut. 

Best Comedy Series

Abbott Elementary

The Bear

The Comeback

Hacks

Margo's Got Money Troubles

Only Murders in the Building

Shrinking

Widow's Bay

Other Contenders - Rooster, Nobody Wants This, Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, The Chair Company, Wednesday, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, Palm Royale, Big Mistakes, I Love LA, The Lowdown, Murderbot

Commentary - Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, Only Murders, and Shrinking. Five slots locked.  Two unproven newcomers are getting a lot of support, Widow's Bay and Margo, and I expect the well-received new season of The Comeback to get some support. Rooster, Nobody Wants This, Jury Duty, and The Chair Company are fun wildcards. Wednesday is a previous nominee, and I think The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, I Love LA, and The Lowdown are interesting newcomers.

2026 Emmy Nomination Predictions: Best Actor and Actress in a Drama Series

Best Actor in a Drama Series

Sterling K. Brown "Paradise"

Walton Goggins "Fallout"

Gary Oldman "Slow Horses"

Mark Ruffalo "Task"

Noah Wyle "The Pitt"

Other Contenders - Jon Hamm "Your Friends and Neighbors", Peter Claffey "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms", Rufus Sewell "The Diplomat", Billy Bob Thornton "Landman", Tom Hiddleston "The Night Manager"

Commentary - 

Best Actress in a Drama Series

Kathy Bates "Matlock"

Carrie Coon "The Gilded Age"

Keri Russell "The Diplomat"

Rhea Seehorn "Pluribus"

Zendaya "Euphoria"

Other Contenders - Chase Infiniti "The Testaments", Jennifer Aniston "The Morning Show", Michelle Pfeiffer "The Madison", Kristin Scott Thomas "Slow Horses", Myha'la "Industry", Christine Baranski "The Gilded Age", Reese Witherspoon "The Morning Show"

Commentary - Keri Russell and Rhea Seehorn are the locks, and the Emmy is between the two of them. The rest of this category is kind of a mess. I expect Zendaya to make it in again, as she is just popular, same with Carrie Coon and Kathy Bates. But none of their shows are going to be big contenders across the board. Chase Infiniti could make up for her Oscar snub, and voters could return to the dynamic duo of Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon despite the noticeable dip in The Morning Show's quality. Kristin Scott Thomas could sneak in, and I think despite the reviews that Michelle Pfeiffer could surprise. 

2026 Emmy Nomination Predictions: Best Actor and Actress in a Comedy Series

Best Actor in a Comedy Series

Steve Carell "Rooster"

Matthew Rhys "Widow's Bay"

Jason Segal "Shrinking"

Martin Short "Only Murders in the Building"

Jeremy Allen White "The Bear"

Other Contenders - Steve Martin "Only Murders in the Building", Adam Brody "Nobody Wants This", Tim Robinson "The Chair Company", Yahya Abdul-Mateen II "Wonder Man", Ethan Hawke "The Lowdown", Tracy Morgan "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins", Ted Danson "A Man on the Inside", Dan Levy "Big Mistakes"

Commentary - I think that seven guys could fight for five slots with a few wildcards. I feel good about Jason Segal and Martin Short. Both perennial nominees, and one of them might finally win in this category. Jeremy Allen White also still seems strong, despite the show's drop in Emmy fortunes. I am not sure about the overall possibility for Rooster, but Steve Carell is a favorite, and gives a great performance. Finally, recent winner Matthew Rhys is a newcomer to this race, but Widow's Bay has a ton of buzz. I still would not discount recent winners Steve Martin and Adam Brody, and other big nams like Tim Robinson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Ethan Hawke, Tracey Morgan, Ted Danson, and Dan Levy are bound to inspire some votes. 

Best Actress in a Comedy Series

Quinta Brunson "Abbott Elementary"

Ayo Edebiri "The Bear"

Elle Fanning "Margo's Got Money Troubles"

Lisa Kudrow "The Comeback"

Jean Smart "Hacks"

Other Contenders - Kristen Bell "Nobody Wants This", Kristen Wiig "Palm Royale", Jenna Ortega "Wednesday", Rachel Sennott "I Love LA", Keke Palmer "The 'Burbs", Selena Gomez "Only Murders in the Building", Kate Hudson "Running Point", Tina Fey "The Four Seasons", Maya Rudolph "Loot"

Commentary - Honestly, while I would never discount previous nominees for these same roles like Kristen Bell, Kristen Wiig, Selena Gomez, Maya Rudolph and Jenna Ortega. Nor discount big names like Rachel Sennott, Keke Palmer, Tina Fey, and Kate Hudson, when I looked at the final five, this just felt right. Probably Elle Fanning is the most vulnerable, but recent Oscar nominees always do well, and I think voters will reward Margo's Got Money Troubles across the board. 

2026 Emmy Nomination Predictions: Best Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Patrick Ball "The Pitt"

Billy Crudup "The Morning Show"

Shawn Hatosy "The Pitt"

Gerran Howell "The Pitt"

Jack Lowden "Slow Horses"

Tom Pelphrey "Task"

Carlos Manuel-Vesga "Pluribus"

Other Contenders - James Marsden "Paradise", Dexter Sol Ansell "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms", Jacob Elrodi "Euphoria", Ken Leung "Industry", Kit Harington "Industry", Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje "Euphoria", Babou Ceesay "Alien: Earth"

Commentary - Can Billy Crudup keep getting in? Despite the ups and downs of The Morning Show, he is the one constant. I have three actors from The Pitt making the cut, with Howell being the weakest link (he's not in terms of talent, but its a tight race). Jack Lowden got it before, Tom Pelphrey is always a standout, and Manuel-Vesga held his own in a newcomer to the race. I think last year's nominee Marsden should not be discounted, neither should newcomer Ansell. Elrodi is a recent nominee, if Industry is ever recognized there are two talents waiting in the wings, and watch out for a Ceesay upset!

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Isa Briones "The Pitt"

Fiona Dourif "The Pitt"

Taylor Dreaden "The Pitt"

Allison Janney "The Diplomat"

Katherine LaNasa "The Pitt"

Sepideh Moafi "The Pitt"

Julianne Nicholson "Paradise"

Other Contenders - Karolina Wydra "Pluribus", Emilia Jones "Task", Sydney Sweeney "Euphoria", Marisa Abela "Industry", Ann Dowd "The Testaments", Supriya Ganesh "The Pitt", Nichole Beharie "The Morning Show", Karen Pittman "The Morning Show", Winona Ryder "Stranger Things"

Commentary - Is five from The Pitt to much? Probably, but honestly, I couldn't pick four, so I included all five. I also included Emmy favorites Julianne Nicholson and Allison Janney. That means I left out Karolina Wydra, and after Janney was snubbed last year, maybe I am including the wrong contender? I also think that Jons, Abela, Sweeney, Dowd, Beharie and Pittman are possibilities. And is Ganesh the fifth contender for The Pitt? 

2026 Emmy Nomination Predictions: Best Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Paul W. Downs "Hacks"

Harrison Ford "Shrinking"

Ebon Moss-Bachrach "The Bear"

Nick Offerman "Margo's Got Money Troubles"

Stephen Root "Widow's Bay"

Michael Urie "Shrinking"

Tyler James Williams "Abbott Elementary",

Other Contenders - Bowen Yang "Saturday Night Live", Colman Domingo "The Four Seasons", Ted McGinley "Shrinking", Marcello Hernandez "Saturday Night Live", Daniel Radcliffe "The Rise and Fall of Reggie Dinkins", Chris Perfetti "Abbott Elementary"

Commentary - Downs, Ford, and Urie feel like locks. Everyone else could be interchangeable. Nick Offerman is a multi-nominee, and the new kid on the block. Tyler James Williams and Ebon Moss-Bachrach have been consistent, but the shows are starting to age. Stephen Root was nominated back in the Barry days, again the new kid on the block, so no precedent. I think last year's nominees Yang and Domingo could easily get back in, and I would watch out for McGinley, Hernandez, Radcliffe, and the ever overlooked Chris Perfetti. 

Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Hannah Einbinder "Hacks"

Janelle James "Abbott Elementary"

Kate O'Flynn "Widow's Bay"

Sheryl Lee Ralph "Abbott Elementary"

Michelle Pfeiffer "Margo's Got Money Troubles"

Meg Stalter "Hacks"

Jessica Williams "Shrinking"

Other Contenders - Carol Burnett "Palm Royale", Ashley Padilla "Saturday Night Live", Liza Colon-Zayas "The Bear", Danielle Deadwyler "Rooster", Laurie Metcalf "Big Mistakes", Robby Hoffman "Hacks", Meryl Streep "Only Murders in the Building", K Callan "Widow's Bay", Dale Dickey "Widow's Bay", Lisa Ann Walter "Abbott Elementary", Erika Alexander "The Rise and Fall of Reggie Dinkins"

Commentary - Am I stupid to leave out Carol Burnett? Probably, because if anyone can overcome the Palm Royale cancellation, it is the living legend. Instead, I feel like voters are going to move on. I expect perennial favorites like Einbinder, James, and Ralph to get back in, and be joined by the legendary Michelle Pfeiffer. Kate O'Flynn is a bit of a wildcard, but if voters are in on Widow's Bay, then she is in the race. Finally, I am going out on a limb for one of my personal favorites Meg Stalter, who is a consistent and overlooked standout on Hacks. But you still have Burnett, previous winner Colon-Zayas, and big names like Metcalf and Streep. Robby Hoffman is a previous nominee for this role, Padilla is a SNL breakout, Callan and Dickey could join O'Flynn, and I hold eternal hope for Lisa Ann Walter and Erika Alexander, who both deserve recognition. 

2026 Emmy Nomination Predictions: Best Guest Actor and Guest Actress in a Drama Series

Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series

Colman Domingo "Euphoria"

Eric Dane "Euphoria"

Ernest Harden Jr. "The Pitt"

Jeff Kober "The Pitt"

Jonathan Pryce "Slow Horses"

Bradley Whitford "The Diplomat"

Other Contenders - Jeff Hiller "Pluribus", Giancarlo Esposito "The Boys", Samba Schutte "Pluribus", Jeremy Irons "The Morning Show", 

Commentary - I think the power of Colman Domingo will get him in, even if voters have moved on (hopefully they have) from Euphoria overall. Same for the late great Eric Dane, who deserves some posthumous recognition for a stellar television career. Bradley Whitford in a big Drama Series contender seems like a no brainer. Pryce has been nominated recently for this role, and I expect the power of The Pitt to bring in Harden Jr. and Kober. But that leaves recent winner Jeff Hiller, Emmy favorite Esposito on the outside of the race. 

Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series

Brittany Allen "The Pitt"

Tal Anderson "The Pitt"

Ayesha Harris "The Pitt"

Miriam Shor "Pluribus"

Merritt Wever "The Gilded Age"

Shailene Woodley "Paradise"

Other Contenders - Elisabeth Moss "The Testaments", Tina Ivlev "The Pitt", Danielle Deadwyler "Euphoria", Priscilla Delgado "Euphoria", Isabella Rosellini "The Beauty", 

Commentary - I expect The Pitt to do extremely well here, with Allen and Anderson feeling really solid, and Harris as a potential surprise third in this category. Buzz has built for the rolls of Miriam Shor and Shailene Woodley, and both series are big contenders in other categories. The last slot is based on name alone. Emmy voters love Merritt Wever, the same could be said for a close seventh Elisabeth Moss, even though I am not sure about their series overall love. The same could also be said for the legendary Isabella Rosellini and The Beauty. Ivley could bring a fourth Pitt Actress, and if Euphoria still is strong, then watch out for Deadwyler and Delgado. 

2026 Emmy Nomination Predictions: Best Guest Actor and Guest Actress in a Comedy Series

Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series

Jon Bernthal "The Bear"

Jeff Daniels "Shrinking"

Michael J. Fox "Shrinking"

Brett Goldstein "Shrinking"

Christopher MacDonald "Hacks"

Rob Reiner "The Bear"

Other Contenders - Connor Storrie "Saturday Night Live", Ryan Gosling "Saturday Night Live", Andrew Scott "The Comeback", Hamlish Linklater "Widow's Bay", James Burrows "The Comeback", Colman Domingo "Saturday Night Live", Peter Dinklage "The Lowdown", Tony Goldwyn "Hacks", Christopher Briney "Hacks"

Commentary - A lot of big names, and previous Emmy winners could populate this race. Recent winners Brett Goldstein and Jon Bernthal feel like easy nominees. I also expect the Emmy favorites Jeff Daniels and Michael J. Fox to inspire a lot of votes. I also think that Rob Reiner will get a posthumous nod after his tragic death. Finally, I put Christopher MacDonald back into my top five. This is an oddly weak year, and Hacks strong final season should play well across the categories. I had Connor Storrie, and if he gets in, it showcases the buzz and strength of Heated Rivalry. Also I am on the lookout for Ryan Gosling, Andrew Scott, Colman Domingo, Hamlish Linkalter, James Burrows, Peter Dinklage and Tony Goldwyn. All are big names in buzzed projects that could surprise. Especially in the Guest categories which are known for their surprises. 

Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series

Candice Bergen "Shrinking"

Lesley Bibb "Hacks"

Jamie Lee Curtis "The Bear"

Laurie Metcalf "Hacks"

Cherry Jones "Hacks"

Kaitlin Olson "Hacks"

Other Contenders - Amy Poehler "Saturday Night Live", Betty Gilpin "Widow's Bay", Lauren Weedman "Hacks", Ariana Grande "Saturday Night Live", Connie Britton "Rooster", Ayo Edebiri "I Love LA", Melissa McCarthy "Saturday Night Live", Jane Adams "Hacks", Anna Konkle "Hacks", 

Commentary - Is Hacks really taking four slots? I'm not completely sold on it, but I think it is going to do well. I also included the legends Jamie Lee Curtis and Candice Bergen for buzzy roles in top contenders. If they decide to spread the love, SNL has Amy Poehler, Melissa McCarthy, and Ariana Grande. Betty Gilpin is a recently Emmy favorite, as are Connie Britton and Ayo Edebiri. Also, there could be more Hacks people! Don't discount recent nominee Jane Adams and Anna Konkle. 

18th Awards Psychic Halfway Award Nominations

Best Picture

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

Backrooms

Blue Film

Disclosure Day

The Drama 

Hoppers

I Love Boosters

The Invite

Is God Is

Leviticus

Obsession

Pillion

Project Hail Mary

Rose of Nevada

Send Help

Toy Story 5

Tuner

Best Director

Nia DaCosta "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple"

Kane Parsons "Backrooms"

Elliot Tuttle "Blue Film"

Steven Spielberg "Disclosure Day"

Daniel Chong "Hoppers"

Boots Riley "I Love Boosters"

Olivia Wilde "The Invite"

Aleshea Harris "Is God Is"

Adrian Chiarella "Leviticus"

Curry Barker "Obsession"

Harry Lighton "Pillion"

Phil Lord and Christopher Miller "Project Hail Mary"

Mark Jenkin "Rose of Nevada"

Sam Raimi "Send Help"

Andrew Stanton and McKenna Harris "Toy Story 5"

Daniel Roher "Tuner"

Best Actor

Joe Bird "Leviticus"

Stacy Clausen "Leviticus"

Chiwetel Ejiofor "Backrooms"

Ralph Fiennes "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple"

Brendan Fraser "Pressure"

Ryan Gosling "Project Hail Mary"

Michael Johnston "Obsession"

George MacKay "Rose of Nevada"

Harry Melling "Pillion"

Kieron Moore "Blue Film"

Josh O'Connor "Disclosure Day"

Robert Pattinson "The Drama"

Seth Rogen "The Invite"

Lakeith Stanfield "I Love Boosters"

Callum Turner "Rose of Nevada"

Leo Woodall "Tuner"

Best Actress

Emily Blunt "Disclosure Day"

Anne Hathaway "The Devil Wears Prada 2"

Mallori Johnson "Is God Is"

Emily Lê "Paying for It" 

Rachel McAdams "Send Help"

Inde Navarrette "Obsession"

Keke Palmer "I Love Boosters"

Meryl Streep "The Devil Wears Prada 2"

Olivia Wilde "The Invite"

Kara Young "Is God Is" 

Zendaya "The Drama"

Margot Robbie "Wuthering Heights"

Best Supporting Actor

Reed Birney "Blue Film"

Lionel Boyce "Project Hail Mary"

Dustin Hoffman "Tuner"

Damian Lewis "Pressure"

Edward Norton "The Invite"

Conan O'Brien "Toy Story 5"

Dylan O'Brien "Send Help"

Jack O'Connell "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple"

James Ortiz "Project Hail Mary"

Alexander Skarsgard "Pillion"

Stanley Tucci "The Devil Wears Prada 2'

Alfie Williams "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple"

Best Supporting Actress

Emily Blunt "The Devil Wears Prada 2"

Kerry Condon "Pressure"

Penelope Cruz "The Invite"

Joan Cusack "Toy Story 5"

Vivica A. Fox "Is God Is"

Courtney Grace "Disclosure Day"

Sandra Huller "Project Hail Mary"

Taylour Paige "I Love Boosters"

Renate Reinsve "Backrooms"

Best Screenplay

Alex Garland "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple"

Will Soodik and Kane Parsons "Backrooms"

Elliot Tuttle "Blue Film"

David Koepp and Steven Spielberg "Disclosure Day"

Daniel Chong, Jesse Andrews, Jordan Harrison, Faith Liu "Hoppers"

Boots Riley "I Love Boosters"

Cesc Gay, Will McCormack, Rashida Jones "The Invite"

Aleshea Harris "Is God Is"

Adrian Chiarella "Leviticus"

Curry Barker "Obsession"

Harry Lighton "Pillion"

Drew Goddard "Project Hail Mary"

Mark Jenkin "Rose of Nevada"

Damian Shannon and Mark Swift "Send Help"

Andrew Stanton and McKenna Harris "Toy Story 5"

Daniel Roher and Robert Ramsey "Tuner"

Best Animated Feature

Hoppers

Toy Story 5

Best Ensemble

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

Backrooms

Disclosure Day

The Drama 

I Love Boosters

The Invite

Is God Is

Leviticus

Obsession

Pillion

Project Hail Mary

Send Help

Toy Story 5

2026 Emmy Nomination Predictions - Best Limited Series and Television Movie

Best Limited Series

The Beast in Me

Beef

DTF St Louis

Half Man

Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette

Other Contenders - All Her Fault, Lord of the Flies, Death by Lightning, Black Rabbit, Monster: The Ed Gein Story, Bait, His and Hers, Imperfect Women

Commentary - I feel good about Beef, Half Man, and The Beast in Me. The last two slots are a bit trickier. HBO always does better than expected, so I think DTF St Louis is going to sneak in, and the buzz around Love Story will be enough for it to make the cut. But watch out for All Her Fault, the well reviewed Lord of the Flies, Death by Lightning and Monster. 

Best Television Movie

Deep Cover

People We Meet on Vacation

Remarkably Bright Creatures

Straw

Swiped

Other Contenders - Miss You, Love You, The Best You Can, Mike and Nick and Nick and Alice, Jack Ryan: Ghost War, Oh. What. Fun., Good Omens, Heads of State

Commentary - I think that Miss You, Love You is the wildcard sixth that could replace, but these five feel relatively solid in a weak race.