The 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards nominations, announced July 8, 2026, saw HBO Max's "Hacks" set a new record for a comedy series with 24 nominations. This surpasses the previous record of 23 held by "The Bear" and "The Studio." The comedy race also features strong contenders like "Shrinking" and "Widow's Bay."

On the drama front, HBO Max's "The Pitt" led with 25 nominations, followed by Apple TV+'s "Pluribus" and Netflix's "The Diplomat." Actor Jason Bateman received four nominations, highlighting his prolific work across multiple productions.

The nominations suggest continued viewer engagement with streaming platforms, with HBO Max, Netflix, and Apple TV+ dominating across major categories. The broadcast will air on NBC and stream on Peacock, indicating a blended distribution strategy for major television events. The record-breaking performance of "Hacks" underscores the financial and critical success achievable for comedy series on streaming services, likely influencing future content acquisition and development strategies for networks and streamers.