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Early Emmys ceremony could bring many trophies for ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Hacks’ and ‘Pluribus’

PUBLISHED Sep 6, 2026, 1:03 AM ET

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Early Emmys ceremony could bring many trophies for ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Hacks’ and ‘Pluribus’

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The Television Academy has restructured the 78th Emmy Awards by rebranding the traditional Creative Arts Emmys as the first two nights of the main ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Over 100 awards are distributed across the weekend, featuring major nominations for HBO Max series “The Pitt” and “Hacks,” alongside Apple TV rookie shows “Pluribus” and “Widow’s Bay.” The weekend events include unscripted, variety, drama, comedy, and limited series categories, with selected portions edited for a September 12 broadcast on FXX and Hulu. Furthermore, the academy shifted five categories from the live September 14 NBC telecast to Sunday's lineup, increasing star power with prominent presenters and nominees. Notable recognition includes posthumous acknowledgment for late actor Rob Reiner and milestone nominations for performers such as Michael J. Fox and autistic advocate Tal Anderson, highlighting diverse representation across multiple competitive television fields.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2025-12 — On Dec 2025, Rob Reiner passed away before earning a posthumous nomination.
On Sep 5 2026, the first weekend ceremony began honoring unscripted and variety.
On Sep 6 2026, the second ceremony presented drama, comedy, and limited series.
On Sep 12 2026, edited weekend ceremonies will broadcast on FXX and Hulu.
On Sep 14 2026, the live primetime telecast will air on NBC.
On Sep 14 2026, Mariska Hargitay will host the main primetime ceremony live.
On Sep 15 2026, industry analysts will evaluate final trophy counts for networks.
On Oct 1, 2026, studios will update promotional campaigns for winning programs.
On Nov 1, 2026, production teams will prepare for upcoming television seasons.
On Dec 1, 2026, networks will finalize winter schedules based on momentum.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Los Angeles media industry experiences increased weekend event production activity.
Possible long-term US impact: Streaming platforms will leverage trophy counts for long-term subscriber acquisition.
Most affected groups: Television production crews, actors, network executives, and streaming platforms.
Reader priority: Audiences should monitor official Television Academy announcements for confirmed winner lists.

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Left: Emphasizes diverse representation, historic milestones, and inclusion in television. Center: Focuses strictly on scheduling facts, nomination counts, and academy restructuring. Right: Highlights industry competition, commercial success, and traditional Hollywood event execution.