The 77th Primetime Emmy nominations dropped on July 15, 2025, setting the stage for a thrilling celebration of television’s finest.
With Canadian comedy icon Seth Rogen’s The Studio stealing the spotlight in the comedy categories and Apple TV+’s dystopian hit Severance leading the drama race, this year’s Emmys promise a fierce competition.
Hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze, the awards will air live from Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater on September 14, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET, streaming simultaneously on Paramount+.
From jaw-dropping snubs to unexpected nominees, here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 Emmy Awards, including the full list of contenders vying for TV’s most coveted prize.
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Seth Rogen’s The Studio Breaks Records in Comedy
Apple TV+’s The Studio, created by and starring Seth Rogen, emerged as the comedy powerhouse of 2025, racking up an unprecedented 23 nominations.
This satirical take on Hollywood’s inner workings surpassed the previous record set by Ted Lasso in 2021, which earned 20 nods in its debut season.
Rogen himself scored three major nominations: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series.
The series, centered on a new film studio head chasing celebrity approval, resonated with audiences and critics alike.
Rogen’s co-stars also shone brightly, with Kathryn Hahn and Canadian legend Catherine O’Hara earning nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
Ike Barinholtz joined them with a nod for Outstanding Supporting Actor, while the show nabbed guest performance nominations, including a surprising first-time acting nod for iconic director Martin Scorsese, who played himself.
“We never imagined this level of recognition,” Rogen and co-creator Evan Goldberg shared in a statement.
“We’re grateful to our team, Apple TV+, and everyone who believed in The Studio.
Now, are we supposed to thank our preschool teachers yet, or is that just for the winners?”
Competing against The Studio for Outstanding Comedy Series are heavyweights like Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Hacks, Nobody Wants This, Only Murders in the Building, Shrinking, and What We Do in the Shadows.
The category is stacked with talent, making it one of the most competitive races of the night.
Comedy Acting Categories: A Star-Studded Showdown
The lead actor and actress races in comedy are packed with familiar faces and fresh talent.
Rogen faces stiff competition for Outstanding Lead Actor from Canadian comedy veteran Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building), Adam Brody (Nobody Wants This), Jason Segel (Shrinking), and Jeremy Allen White (The Bear).
On the women’s side, the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series category features Uzo Aduba (The Residence), Kristen Bell (Nobody Wants This), Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary), Ayo Edebiri (The Bear), and last year’s winner Jean Smart (Hacks).
Bell’s first-time nomination marks a career milestone, while Brunson and Smart continue to dominate the comedy landscape.
Supporting categories are equally electrifying. Alongside Hahn and O’Hara, nominees for Outstanding Supporting Actress include Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear), Hannah Einbinder (Hacks), Janelle James (Abbott Elementary), Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary), and Jessica Williams (Shrinking).
For Outstanding Supporting Actor, Barinholtz competes with Colman Domingo (The Four Seasons), Harrison Ford (Shrinking), Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear), Michael Urie (Shrinking), and Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live).
Guest performances added flair to the comedy nominations, with The Studio securing nods for Jon Bernthal, Bryan Cranston, Dave Franco, Ron Howard, Anthony Mackie, and Scorsese.
Guest actress nominees include Olivia Colman and Jamie Lee Curtis (The Bear), Cynthia Erivo (Poker Face), Robby Hoffman and Julianne Nicholson (Hacks), and Zoë Kravitz (The Studio).
Severance Reigns Supreme in Drama
Apple TV+ continued its dominance in the drama categories, with Severance leading all nominees with a staggering 27 nominations.
The dystopian workplace thriller earned nods in nearly every drama category, including Outstanding Drama Series and acting nominations for its principal cast: Adam Scott (Lead Actor), Britt Lower (Lead Actress), and supporting actors Zach Cherry, Tramell Tillman, and John Turturro.
Patricia Arquette also scored a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress.Severance will battle it out for Outstanding Drama Series against Andor (Disney+), The Diplomat (Netflix), The Last of Us (HBO/HBO Max), Paradise (Hulu), The Pitt (HBO Max), Slow Horses (Apple TV+), and The White Lotus (HBO/HBO Max).
The category showcases a mix of sci-fi epics, political thrillers, and character-driven dramas, ensuring a nail-biting race.
The White Lotus and The Penguin Make Waves
HBO’s The White Lotus Season 3 wasn’t far behind, securing 23 nominations, including seven in the supporting actor and actress categories.
Carrie Coon, Natasha Rothwell, Aimee Lou Wood, and Parker Posey (a fan favorite for her quirky role as Victoria Ratliff) will compete against each other, alongside Patricia Arquette (Severance), Katherine LaNasa (The Pitt), and Julianne Nicholson (Paradise).
For the men, Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, and Sam Rockwell (The White Lotus) face off against James Marsden (Paradise), Zach Cherry, Tramell Tillman, and John Turturro (Severance).
HBO’s The Penguin, a gritty Batman spin-off, earned 24 nominations, dominating the Limited or Anthology Series category.
Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti received lead acting nominations, while Deirdre O’Connell secured a supporting actress nod.
The series will compete against Adolescence, Black Mirror, Dying for Sex, and Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story for the top prize.
Limited Series and TV Movies: A Diverse Field
The Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series category is a showcase of compelling storytelling.
Alongside The Penguin, nominees include Adolescence, Black Mirror, Dying for Sex, and Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.
Lead actor nominees in this category include Colin Farrell (The Penguin), Stephen Graham (Adolescence), Jake Gyllenhaal (Presumed Innocent), Brian Tyree Henry (Dope Thief), and Cooper Koch (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story).
For lead actress, Cate Blanchett (Disclaimer), Meghann Fahy (Sirens), Rashida Jones (Black Mirror), Cristin Milioti (The Penguin), and Michelle Williams (Dying for Sex) are in the running.
The Television Movie category features Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, The Gorge, Mountainhead, Nonnas, and Rebel Ridge, offering a mix of romance, action, and drama.
Talk Shows, Reality, and Variety: A Broad Spectrum
The Outstanding Talk Series category pits The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert against each other, while Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and Saturday Night Live compete for Outstanding Scripted Variety Series.
Reality and competition programming also shone brightly.
The Amazing Race, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Survivor, Top Chef, and The Traitors vie for Outstanding Reality/Competition Program.
Hosts like RuPaul Charles, Alan Cumming, and Jeff Probst earned nominations for their charismatic presence.
Structured reality programs like Antiques Roadshow, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Love Is Blind, Queer Eye, and Shark Tank face off, while unstructured reality nominees include Sweethearts, Love on the Spectrum, RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and Welcome to Wrexham.
Snubs and Surprises: Who Missed Out?
The 2025 nominations weren’t without controversy.
Notable snubs included Alfonso Cuarón and Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale), while underdog Jeff Hiller (Common Side Effects) earned a surprising nod.
Squid Game and John Mulaney also faced unexpected omissions, sparking debates among fans on social media.
Why the 2025 Emmys Are a Must-Watch
With The Studio and Severance leading the pack, the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards are shaping up to be a clash of titans.
Seth Rogen’s triple-threat nominations, combined with Severance’s genre-defining storytelling, highlight the diversity and creativity in today’s television landscape.
Add in Nate Bargatze’s comedic hosting and a star-studded nominee list, and September 14, 2025, is a date TV fans won’t want to miss.
Full List of 2025 Emmy Nominees
Below is the complete list of nominees across major categories, ensuring you’re ready for the big night.
Comedy Series
- Abbott Elementary
- The Bear
- Hacks
- Nobody Wants This
- Only Murders in the Building
- Shrinking
- The Studio
- What We Do in the Shadows
Drama Series
- Andor
- The Diplomat
- The Last of Us
- Paradise
- The Pitt
- Severance
- Slow Horses
- The White Lotus
Limited or Anthology Series
- Adolescence
- Black Mirror
- Dying for Sex
- Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
- The Penguin
Television Movie
- Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
- The Gorge
- Mountainhead
- Nonnas
- Rebel Ridge
Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
- Adam Brody (Nobody Wants This)
- Seth Rogen (The Studio)
- Jason Segel (Shrinking)
- Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building)
- Jeremy Allen White (The Bear)
Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
- Uzo Aduba (The Residence)
- Kristen Bell (Nobody Wants This)
- Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary)
- Ayo Edebiri (The Bear)
- Jean Smart (Hacks)
Lead Actor in a Drama Series
- Sterling K. Brown (Paradise)
- Gary Oldman (Slow Horses)
- Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us)
- Adam Scott (Severance)
- Noah Wyle (The Pitt)
Lead Actress in a Drama Series
- Kathy Bates (Matlock)
- Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters)
- Britt Lower (Severance)
- Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us)
- Keri Russell (The Diplomat)
Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Colin Farrell (The Penguin)
- Stephen Graham (Adolescence)
- Jake Gyllenhaal (Presumed Innocent)
- Brian Tyree Henry (Dope Thief)
- Cooper Koch (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story)
Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Cate Blanchett (Disclaimer)
- Meghann Fahy (Sirens)
- Rashida Jones (Black Mirror)
- Cristin Milioti (The Penguin)
- Michelle Williams (Dying for Sex)
Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- Ike Barinholtz (The Studio)
- Colman Domingo (The Four Seasons)
- Harrison Ford (Shrinking)
- Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere)
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear)
- Michael Urie (Shrinking)
- Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live)
Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
- Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear)
- Hannah Einbinder (Hacks)
- Kathryn Hahn (The Studio)
- Janelle James (Abbott Elementary)
- Catherine O’Hara (The Studio)
- Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary)
- Jessica Williams (Shrinking)
Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Zach Cherry (Severance)
- Walton Goggins (The White Lotus)
- Jason Isaacs (The White Lotus)
- James Marsden (Paradise)
- Sam Rockwell (The White Lotus)
- Tramell Tillman (Severance)
- John Turturro (Severance)
Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
- Patricia Arquette (Severance)
- Carrie Coon (The White Lotus)
- Katherine LaNasa (The Pitt)
- Julianne Nicholson (Paradise)
- Parker Posey (The White Lotus)
- Natasha Rothwell (The White Lotus)
- Aimee Lou Wood (The White Lotus)
Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Javier Bardem (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story)
- Bill Camp (Presumed Innocent)
- Owen Cooper (Adolescence)
- Rob Delaney (Dying for Sex)
- Peter Sarsgaard (Presumed Innocent)
- Ashley Walters (Adolescence)
Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
- Erin Doherty (Adolescence)
- Ruth Negga (Presumed Innocent)
- Deirdre O’Connell (The Penguin)
- Chloë Sevigny (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story)
- Jenny Slate (Dying for Sex)
- Christine Tremarco (Adolescence)
Talk Series
- The Daily Show
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Scripted Variety Series
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
- Saturday Night Live
Reality/Competition Program
- The Amazing Race
- RuPaul’s Drag Race
- Survivor
- Top Chef
- The Traitors
Variety Special (Live)
- The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Starring Kendrick Lamar
- Beyoncé Bowl
- The Oscars
- SNL50: The Anniversary Special
- SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)
- Adam Sandler: Love You
- Ali Wong: Single Lady
- Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years
- Conan O’Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
- Sarah Silverman: PostMortem
- Your Friend, Nate Bargatze
This comprehensive guide to the 2025 Emmy nominations highlights the best in television, from comedy to drama to reality.
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