‘The Pitt’ Leads Emmy 2026 Nominations; Priyanka Chopra’s Film Makes the Cut, Zendaya Nominated Too
Emmy Awards 2026 nominations are out. Medical drama ‘The Pitt’ tops the list with 25 nods, while Priyanka Chopra and Zendaya also feature.
‘The Pitt’ Leads Emmy 2026 Nominations; Priyanka Chopra’s Film Makes the Cut, Zendaya Nominated Too
The Emmy Awards 2026 nominations dropped this week, and the medical drama “The Pitt” walked away with more nods than any other show on television. Actors Lisa Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller announced the full list on Wednesday, and it’s stacked — comedy, drama, and limited series all get their moment, and a couple of familiar Indian faces show up too.
Who Announced the Emmy 2026 Nominations?
Colón-Zayas and Hiller read out the categories on Wednesday, covering everything from best drama series to reality competition shows. The 2026 Emmy nominations list features heavyweights like “The Bear,” “Hacks,” “The Pitt,” and “Slow Horses,” alongside recognizable names such as Zendaya, Jean Smart, and Matthew Rhys.
‘The Pitt’ Dominates With 25 Nominations
“The Pitt,” the HBO Max medical drama built around a single grueling ER shift, picked up 25 nominations — the most of any series this year. Noah Wyle is up for Best Actor in a Drama Series for his role in the show, and the series also landed a nomination for Best Drama Series itself. The show’s strength lies in how tightly it’s written: real-time pacing, no filler, and a cast that carries the tension without leaning on melodrama. That combination seems to have resonated with Emmy voters this year.
Priyanka Chopra and Zendaya Both Make the List
Priyanka Chopra’s “Heads of State” earned a nomination in the Best TV Movie category, putting her among a small group of Indian actors recognized at this level in recent years. Meanwhile, Zendaya picked up a Best Actress in a Drama Series nomination for “Euphoria,” going up against Carrie Coon (“The Gilded Age”), Keri Russell (“The Diplomat”), Rhea Seehorn (“Pluribus”), and Chase Infiniti (“The Testaments”).
Best Drama and Comedy Series: Who’s in the Running
The Best Drama Series category is crowded this year: “The Diplomat,” “The Gilded Age,” “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” “Paradise,” “The Pitt,” “Pluribus,” “Slow Horses,” and “Your Friends and Neighbors” are all competing.
On the comedy side, Quinta Brunson (“Abbott Elementary”), Ayo Edebiri (“The Bear”), Elle Fanning (“Margo’s Got Money Troubles”), Lisa Kudrow (“The Comeback”), and Jean Smart (“Hacks”) are up for Best Actress. For Best Actor, the nominees are Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (“Wonder Man”), Steve Carell (“Rooster”), Matthew Rhys (“Widow’s Bay”), Jason Segel (“Shrinking”), and Martin Short (“Only Murders in the Building”).
Limited Series and Anthology Categories
he Best Limited or Anthology Series field includes “All Her Fault,” “The Beast in Me,” “Beef,” “DTF St. Louis,” and “Love Story.” In the acting categories tied to this group, Rami Malek (“Bat”), Jason Bateman (“Black Rabbit”), Charlie Hunnam (“Monster: The Ed Gein Story”), Oscar Isaac (“Beef”), and Matthew Rhys (“The Beast in Me”) are competing for Best Lead Actor. Claire Danes (“The Beast in Me”), Sally Field (“Remarkably Bright Creatures”), Carey Mulligan (“Beef”), Sarah Pidgeon (“Love Story”), and Sarah Snook (“All Her Fault”) round out the Best Lead Actress race.
What Happens Next
Voting now moves into the next round, and the winners get announced on the telecast later this year — an exact date hasn’t been confirmed yet. Right now, the conversation is mostly about who got left out. A handful of shows that were expected to show up in the drama and comedy races didn’t, and that’s usually where the real debate starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which show got the most Emmy 2026 nominations?
“The Pitt” received the most nominations this year, with 25 total across acting, writing, and technical categories.
Is Priyanka Chopra nominated at the Emmys 2026?
Yes. Her film “Heads of State” is nominated in the Best TV Movie category.
Is Zendaya nominated for an Emmy in 2026?
Yes, Zendaya is nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series for her role in “Euphoria.”
Who announced the Emmy 2026 nominations?
Actors Lisa Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller announced the nominations on Wednesday.
When are the Emmy Awards 2026 winners announced?
The full ceremony and winner announcements typically follow the nomination round by a few months; an exact broadcast date will be confirmed closer to the event.
Conclusion
“The Pitt” walking away with 25 nominations is the headline here, but the Priyanka Chopra nod is what most Indian readers will care about — it’s a rare Emmy mention for an Indian actor. With this many strong contenders in the drama and limited series categories, the ceremony itself is going to be a genuinely close call.
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