A Record-Breaking Year for Netflix
Netflix has once again proven its dominance in the entertainment landscape, scoring a remarkable 120 nominations across 44 titles at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. From genre-bending dramas to animated trailblazers and breakout performances, the streaming giant has made a resounding mark in nearly every major category.

Recognized Across Multiple Genres and Formats
This year, Netflix earned nominations in 14 out of 20 program categories, including 3 of the 5 Limited Series and 5 of the 6 Pre-Recorded Variety Special slots. The broad spectrum of content reaffirms Netflix’s commitment to storytelling that spans across formats, tones, and genres.

Leading Titles and First-Time Contenders
The standout this year is Adolescence, which leads Netflix’s haul with 13 nominations, followed by Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (11) and Black Mirror (10), which now competes in the Limited Series category. For the first time, Love, Death + Robots broke into the Outstanding Animated Program category, while Arcane continues to extend Netflix’s prestige in animation.

New Faces Make an Impact
This Emmy season marks the first nominations for many actors on the Netflix roster. Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Stephen Graham, and Cooper Koch earned nods for lead performances, while Javier Bardem, Erin Doherty, Chloë Sevigny, and Ashley Walters received recognition for their supporting roles. Notably, Owen Cooper, at just 15 years old, becomes the youngest nominee in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited/Anthology Series or TV Movie category.

Maya Rudolph Sets a New Record
Netflix veteran Maya Rudolph made Emmy history by becoming the most-nominated woman in the Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance category, earning her sixth nomination for her role in Big Mouth across six consecutive years.

Powerful Performances, Bold Storytelling
Netflix’s slate this year showcases diversity in both talent and subject matter. From the political intrigue of The Diplomat, the thought-provoking narratives of Black Mirror and Sirens, to cultural events like Beyoncé Bowl, the nominations reflect Netflix’s unwavering dedication to content that resonates globally.

Top Multi-Nominated Netflix Shows

• Adolescence – 13 nominations
• Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story – 11
• Black Mirror – 10
• Bridgerton, Love on the Spectrum, Will & Harper – 5 each
• Beyoncé Bowl, The Residence, Sirens – 4 each
• Chef’s Table, Emily in Paris, Queer Eye – 3 each

Key Program Category Highlights

Outstanding Comedy Series: Nobody Wants This
Outstanding Drama Series: The Diplomat
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: Adolescence, Black Mirror, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Outstanding Animated Program: Arcane, Love, Death + Robots
Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series: Chef’s Table, Simone Biles Rising
Outstanding Variety Special (Live): Beyoncé Bowl
Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded): Ali Wong: Single Lady, Sarah Silverman: PostMortem, Your Friend, Nate Bargatze

First-Time Acting Nominees to Watch

• Kristen Bell – Nobody Wants This
• Adam Brody – Nobody Wants This
• Stephen Graham – Adolescence
• Cooper Koch – Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
• Owen Cooper – Adolescence (Youngest-ever nominee in his category)

Notable Performances in Reality and Documentary

• Love on the Spectrum and Queer Eye received multiple nominations in both structured and unstructured reality categories.
• Will & Harper earned recognition in Documentary Filmmaking, Picture Editing, and Original Music categories.
• Former President Barack Obama was nominated for Outstanding Narrator for Our Oceans.

Technical Achievements and Creative Excellence
Netflix’s shows also stood out in direction, writing, cinematography, costumes, and sound design. Black Mirror, Adolescence, and Monsters lead in technical nominations, showcasing the platform’s investment in high production values.

Looking Ahead to Emmy Night
As the world awaits the Emmy winners, Netflix enters the race as a powerhouse with both mainstream appeal and critical acclaim. Its 120 nominations highlight a remarkable year of creative innovation, bold narratives, and a platform that continues to shape the future of global entertainment.

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards will air live in September 2025.