What’s Getting Nominated (and What Should Be Nominated) for Animated Series at the 2026 Emmy Awards
The Emmy Awards are approaching, with eligibility for nominations closing on May 31. The Best Animated Series category has seen familiar shows dominate the nominations, often overshadowing newer contenders. This year, 'South Park' is considered a strong candidate for a win due to its recent buzz and critical attention.
- ▪The cutoff date for Emmy eligibility is May 31, with voting starting on June 11.
- ▪Shows like 'The Simpsons' and 'Bob's Burgers' have been nominated consistently since 2015.
- ▪'South Park' is expected to be a frontrunner this year after gaining significant attention for its recent episodes.
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This story first ran in the animation newsletter “Sketch to Screen.” Subscribe here to receive a new entry every Thursday. We’re weeks away from Emmy season officially starting. May 31 is the cutoff date of eligibility for shows to be considered at the 78th Primetime and Creative Arts Emmy Awards this September, with voting opening on June 11. And now that (more or less) every contender has premiered and been watched, it’s a good time to take stock in the Best Animated Series category, and ask what will probably be nominated this year — and also, what should? blogherads.adq.push(function () { blogherads .defineSlot( 'medrec', 'gpt-iw-article-mid-article-uid0' ) .setTargeting( 'pos', ["mid","mid-article1","mid-articleX","mid-article"] ) .setTargeting( 'viewable', 'yes' )…
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