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The Walt Disney Company proudly announces 183 record-breaking nominations for the 76th Primetime Emmy® Awards across its content brands and studios, including ABC, Disney Branded Television, Disney Television Studios (20th Television Animation, 20th Television, and ABC Signature), FX, FX Productions, Hulu Originals, National Geographic, and The Walt Disney Studios (Walt Disney Pictures, Marvel Studios, Marvel Animation, Marvel Television), Lucasfilm Ltd. ,and 20th Century Studios). Disney’s streaming platforms are home to 181 nominations, with 152 on Hulu and 32 on Disney+ (with some titles streaming on both platforms).
Disney+ is home to 32 nominations, including programs from The Walt Disney Studios and Disney Branded Television. Lucasfilm Ltd.’s Ahsoka earned five nominations, Marvel Television earned nominations for Loki and Echo, and Marvel Animation secured its second nomination for Outstanding Animated Program for X-Men ’97. Additionally, Walt Disney Pictures received recognition for The Beach Boys. Disney Branded Television returned to the Emmys with Jim Henson Idea Man, securing eight nods including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Program, making it the most-nominated documentary this year. The content brand won three Emmys in 2023 for Elton John: Farewell from Dodger Stadium, which included the win for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) that secured Disney Legend Elton John his EGOT status.
FX set a new record with its highest total nominations in a single year, receiving 93 nods and surpassing its previous record of 57 in 2016. In addition to breaking the TV Academy’s record for most Comedy Series nominations, The Bearswept its categories with 23 nominations. Additionally, Shōgun is the most-nominated show of the year with 26 nods. This is also the first year FX has received program nominations in Drama, Comedy, Limited, and Unstructured Reality Series categories, including three Outstanding Comedy Series nominations.
Hulu Originals and 20th Television’s Only Murders in the Building broke a show record securing 21 nominations including Outstanding Comedy Series, making Selena Gomez the most-nominated Latina producer in the category’s history. Additionally, Gomez was nominated for her first acting Emmy for a primetime series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, making her the fourth Latina woman ever nominated in the lead actress comedy category. 20th Century Studios followed up its first-ever nominations last year for Prey with an Outstanding Television Movie nod for Quiz Lady. Overall, Hulu Originals secured 25 total nominations.
National Geographic secured three nominations, including a third consecutive nomination for the Secrets of franchise with Outstanding Narrator for Paul Rudd. Additionally, Disney Legend Angela Bassett was nominated for Outstanding Narrator for the natural history series Queens, and Life Below Zero was nominated for Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program for the 10th year in a row.
ABC received 38 nominations, including nine nominations for 20th Television’s Abbott Elementary, the most the comedy has received in a single season. Creator and star Quinta Brunson, who received nods again for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, made history this past year as the first Black woman since 1981 to win in this category. Jimmy Kimmel Live also received its 13th nomination for Outstanding Talk Series and received a nod in the Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series category. The Oscars received seven nominations including for best Outstanding Variety Special (Live), while The Golden Bachelor received The Bachelor franchise’s first-ever nomination for Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program.
The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards will air live coast to coast from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 15, from 8-11 p.m. ET/5-8 p.m. PT on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu. A host and producers for the telecast will be announced at a later date.
A comprehensive release and list of all The Walt Disney Company’s nominations is as follows:
Shōgun (FX/Hulu/FX Productions)
25 Nominations
- Outstanding Drama Series
- Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series – Frederick E.O. Toye
- Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series – Justin Marks
- Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series – Rachel Kondo
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series – Hiroyuki Sanada
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series – Anna Sawai
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Tadanobu Asano
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Takehiro Hira
- Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series – Néstor Carbonell
- Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period or Fantasy Program (One Hour Or More)
- Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series
- Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (One Hour)
- Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (One Hour)
- Outstanding Period Costumes for a Series
- Outstanding Picture Editing for a Drama Series
- Outstanding Period or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Hairstyling
- Outstanding Main Title Design
- Outstanding Period or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)
- Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup
- Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)
- Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
- Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour)
- Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour)
- Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Season or a Movie
- Outstanding Stunt Performance
The Bear (FX/Hulu/FX Productions)
23 Nominations
- Outstanding Comedy Series
- Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series – Christopher Storer
- Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series – Ramy Youssef
- Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series – Christopher Storer
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series – Jeremy Allen White
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series – Ayo Edebiri
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Lionel Boyce
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Ebon Moss-Bachrach
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Liza Colón-Zayas
- Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series – Jon Bernthal
- Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series – Bob Odenkirk
- Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series – Will Poulter
- Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series – Olivia Colman
- Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series – Jamie Lee Curtis
- Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour)
- Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (Half-Hour)
- Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for a Series
- Outstanding Picture Editing for a Single-Camera Comedy Series
- Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling
- Outstanding Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)
- Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation
- Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu/Hulu Originals/20th Television)
21 Nominations
- Outstanding Comedy Series
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series – Disney Legend Steve Martin
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series – Martin Short
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series – Selena Gomez
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Paul Rudd
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Meryl Streep
- Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series – Matthew Broderick
- Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series – Da’Vine Joy Randolph
- Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation
- Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation
- Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour)
- Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming
- Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for a Series
- Outstanding Picture Editing for a Single-Camera Comedy Series
- Outstanding Picture Editing for a Single-Camera Comedy Series
- Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling
- Outstanding Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)
- Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)
- Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics
- Outstanding Music Supervision
Fargo (FX/FX Productions)
15 Nominations
- Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
- Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie – Noah Hawley
- Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie – Noah Hawley
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie – Jon Hamm
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie – Juno Temple
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie – Lamorne Morris
- Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour Or More)
- Outstanding Casting for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Outstanding Picture Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score)
- Outstanding Music Supervision
- Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special
- Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Feud: Capote vs. The Swans (FX/FX Productions/20th Television)
10 Nominations
- Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie – Gus Van Sant
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie – Tom Hollander
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie – Naomi Watts
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie – Treat Williams
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie – Diane Lane
- Outstanding Casting for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Outstanding Period Costumes for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Outstanding Period or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Hairstyling
- Outstanding Period or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)
- Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music
Abbott Elementary (ABC/20th Television)
9 Nominations
- Outstanding Comedy Series
- Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series – Randall Einhorn
- Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series – Quinta Brunson
- 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 Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Sheryl Lee Ralph
- Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling
Jim Henson Idea Man (Disney+/Disney Branded Television)
8 Nominations
- Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special
- Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program – Ron Howard
- Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Program – Mark Monroe
- Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program
- Outstanding Picture Editing for a Nonfiction Program
- Outstanding Music Composition for a Documentary Series or Special (Original Dramatic Score)
- Outstanding Sound Editing for a Nonfiction or Reality Program
- Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Nonfiction Program
What We Do in the Shadows (FX/FX Productions)
8 Nominations
- Outstanding Comedy Series
- Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series – Jack Bender, Zach Dunn
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series – Matt Berry
- Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour)
- Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes
- Outstanding Picture Editing for a Single-Camera Comedy Series
- Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation
- Outstanding Stunt Coordination for Comedy Programming
The Oscars (ABC)
7 Nominations
- Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special – Hamish Hamilton
- Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special
- Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special
- Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming
- Outstanding Music Direction
- Outstanding Variety Special (Live)
- Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Variety Series or Special
Welcome to Wrexham (FX/FX Productions)
6 Nominations
- Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program
- Outstanding Directing for a Reality Program – Bryan Rowland
- Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program
- Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program
- Outstanding Sound Editing for a Nonfiction or Reality Program
- Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Reality Program
Ahsoka (Disney+/Lucasfilm Ltd./Walt Disney Studios)
5 Nominations
- Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes
- Outstanding Period or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Hairstyling
- Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup
- Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation
- Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Season or a Movie
Dancing with the Stars (Disney+)
5 Nominations
- Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming
- Outstanding Hairstyling for a Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Program
- Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction for a Variety Series
- Outstanding Makeup for a Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Program
- Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork for a Series
Reservation Dogs (FX/FX Productions)
4 Nominations
- Outstanding Comedy Series
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series – D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai
- Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (Half-Hour)
- Outstanding Picture Editing for a Single-Camera Comedy Series
2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Disney+)
3 Nominations
- Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction for a Variety Special
- Outstanding Music Direction
- Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Variety Series or Special
Loki (Disney+/Marvel/Walt Disney Studios)
3 Nominations
- Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes
- Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour)
- Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Season or a Movie
Celebrity Family Feud (ABC)
2 Nominations
- Outstanding Game Show
- Outstanding Host for a Game Show – Steve Harvey
How I Met Your Father (Hulu/20th Television)
2 Nominations
- Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series (Half-Hour)
- Outstanding Picture Editing for a Multi-Camera Comedy Series
Jeopardy! (ABC)
2 Nominations
- Outstanding Game Show
- Outstanding Host for a Game Show – Ken Jennings
Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC/ABC Signature)
2 Nominations
- Outstanding Talk Series
- Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series – Andy Fisher
Shark Tank (ABC)
2 Nominations
- Outstanding Structured Reality Program
- Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program – Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Kevin O’Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John
The Simpsons (20th Television Animation)
2 Nominations
- Outstanding Animated Program
- Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance – Hank Azaria
American Horror Story: Delicate (FX/Hulu/FX Productions/20th Television)
1 Nomination
- Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
American Idol (ABC)
1 Nomination
- Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction for a Variety Series
Bob’s Burgers (20th Television Animation)
1 Nomination
- Outstanding Animated Program
Echo (Disney+/Marvel/Walt Disney Studios)
1 Nomination
- Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes
Family Guy (20th Television Animation)
1 Nomination
- Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance – Alex Borstein
Life Below Zero (National Geographic)
1 Nomination
- Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program
Only Murders in the Building: One Killer Question (Hulu/Hulu Originals)
1 Nomination
- Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series
Queens (National Geographic)
1 Nomination
- Outstanding Narrator – Disney Legend Angela Bassett
Quiz Lady (Hulu/20th Century Studios/Walt Disney Studios)
1 Nomination
- Outstanding Television Movie
Secrets of the Octopus (National Geographic)
1 Nomination
- Outstanding Narrator – Paul Rudd
Shōgun – The Making of Shōgun (FX/Hulu)
1 Nomination
- Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction or Reality Series
The Beach Boys (Disney+/Walt Disney Studios)
1 Nomination
- Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Nonfiction Program
The Conners (ABC)
1 Nomination
- Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series (Half-Hour)
The Golden Bachelor (ABC)
1 Nomination
- Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program
The Rookie (ABC/ABC Signature)
1 Nomination
- Outstanding Stunt Coordination for Drama Programming
Under the Bridge (Hulu/Hulu Originals/ABC Signature)
1 Nomination
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie – Lily Gladstone
X-Men ’97 (Disney+/Marvel/Walt Disney Studios)
1 Nomination
- Outstanding Animated Program
