2025 Emmy Awards Nominations Announced: Full List of Nominees Revealed

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The wait is over — the nominees for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards 2025 have officially been revealed! The announcement was made on July 15 by actors Harvey Guillén and Brenda Song, alongside Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego, generating buzz across the entertainment world.

The nominations highlight a mix of returning favorites and breakout newcomers, showcasing the best of television from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025.

🏆 Top Emmy Nominees 2025: Leading the Pack

Apple TV+’s “Severance” emerged as the most-nominated series this year with 27 total nods, continuing its streak as a fan-favorite psychological thriller.

Another Apple TV+ series, “The Studio”, made a strong debut with 23 nominations, tying the record for a first-season comedy.

Meanwhile, HBO Max’s “The Penguin” picked up 24 nominations, and “The White Lotus” (Thailand season) scored 23, reaffirming HBO’s dominance in premium storytelling.

“The Last of Us” (HBO Max) and “Andor” (Disney+) rounded out the top six with 16 and 14 nominations, respectively.

🎭 2025 Emmy Nominees: Major Categories at a Glance

🧨 Best Drama Series

Andor (Disney+)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
The Last Of Us (HBO Max)
Paradise (Hulu)
The Pitt (HBO Max)
Severance (Apple TV+)
Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
The White Lotus (HBO Max)

😂 Best Comedy Series

Abbott Elementary (ABC)
The Bear (FX on Hulu)
Hacks (HBO Max)
Nobody Wants This (Netflix)
Only Murders In The Building (Hulu)
Shrinking (Apple TV+)
The Studio (Apple TV+)
What We Do In The Shadows (FX on Hulu)

🎬 Best Limited or Anthology Series

Adolescence (Netflix)
Black Mirror (Netflix)
Dying For Sex (FX on Hulu)
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (Netflix)
The Penguin (HBO Max)

🎥 Best Television Movie

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy (Peacock)
The Gorge (Apple TV+)
Mountainhead (HBO Max)
Nonnas (Netflix)
Rebel Ridge (Netflix)

🎭 Acting Categories: Stars Shine Bright in 2025

⭐ Lead Actress in a Drama

Kathy Bates – Matlock
Sharon Horgan – Bad Sisters
Britt Lower – Severance
Bella Ramsey – The Last of Us
Keri Russell – The Diplomat

⭐ Lead Actor in a Drama

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 Comedy

Uzo Aduba – The Residence
Kristen Bell – Nobody Wants This
Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary
Ayo Edebiri – The Bear
Jean Smart – Hacks

⭐ Lead Actor in a Comedy

Adam Brody – Nobody Wants This
Seth Rogen – The Studio
Jason Segel – Shrinking
Martin Short – Only Murders in the Building
Jeremy Allen White – The Bear

📺 Variety, Talk, Reality & Game Shows

🎤 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

🎶 Variety Special (Live)

Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show (Kendrick Lamar)
Beyoncé Bowl
The Oscars
SNL50 Anniversary Special
SNL50 Homecoming Concert

🏆 Reality Competition Program

The Amazing Race
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Survivor
Top Chef
The Traitors

📅 When Are the 2025 Emmy Awards?

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards will take place on September 14, 2025, airing live on CBS. Comedian Nate Bargatze will host this year’s ceremony, promising a night of laughter and celebration.

🔍 Final Thoughts: What to Expect at This Year’s Emmys

With returning giants like The Bear and Severance, plus exciting newcomers like The Pitt, Paradise, and Nobody Wants This, the 2025 Emmys promise to be one of the most dynamic editions yet.

Fans can expect drama, surprises, and emotional moments as the top talents in television are honored on the biggest night in TV.