76th Emmy Awards 2025 Predictions: Severance, The Pitt, and The Studio Lead the Race
The 76th Annual Emmy Awards are set for this Sunday, and anticipation is at an all-time high as the industry gears up to celebrate television’s best. The Creative Arts Emmys handed out last weekend have already provided some clear hints about potential winners, with titles like Severance, The Pitt, The Studio, and The White Lotus dominating conversations.
Comedy Categories
On the comedy side, all eyes are on The Studio. The satirical Hollywood comedy, led by Seth Rogen, has positioned itself to unseat HBO’s Hacks, which has won the Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy for two years running. With Rogen also competing in writing, producing, directing, and acting, this could be a career-defining sweep.
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Outstanding Comedy Series — Who Will Win: The Studio
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Lead Actress in a Comedy — Who Will Win: Jean Smart (Hacks)
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Lead Actor in a Comedy — Who Will Win: Seth Rogen (The Studio)
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Supporting Actress in a Comedy — Who Will Win: Catherine O’Hara (The Studio)
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Supporting Actor in a Comedy — Who Will Win: Ike Barinholtz (The Studio)
Drama Categories
The drama race is tighter, with Severance and The Pitt emerging as frontrunners. Severance impressed with a record number of Creative Arts Emmy wins, while The Pitt has gained momentum thanks to the Television Critics Association Awards and a wave of critical acclaim.
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Outstanding Drama Series — Who Will Win: The Pitt
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Lead Actress in a Drama — Who Will Win: Kathy Bates (Matlock)
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Lead Actor in a Drama — Who Will Win: Noah Wyle (The Pitt)
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Supporting Actress in a Drama — Who Will Win: Carrie Coon (The White Lotus)
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Supporting Actor in a Drama — Who Will Win: Tramell Tillman (Severance)
Limited Series and Performances
The Limited Series category looks to be dominated by Adolescence, the BBC/Netflix drama that has already secured critical praise. Meanwhile, The Penguin continues to rack up recognition, with Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti poised for acting wins.
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Outstanding Limited Series — Who Will Win: Adolescence
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Lead Actor in a Limited Series — Who Will Win: Colin Farrell (The Penguin)
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Lead Actress in a Limited Series — Who Will Win: Cristin Milioti (The Penguin)
Final Thoughts
The 2025 Emmy Awards could come down to a two-way race between Severance and The Pitt in the drama field, while The Studio seems unstoppable in comedy. With late-season surges, surprising Creative Arts wins, and a few potential upsets, this year’s ceremony promises to be one of the most unpredictable in recent memory.
The 76th Emmy Awards will air Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 5 PM PST / 8 PM EST on ABC.
