“The Pitt” Dominates Emmys as “The Studio” Sets New Comedy Record

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, held on September 15, 2025, in Los Angeles, showcased significant achievements in television. Notably, the drama series “The Pitt” clinched the award for best drama series, with Noah Wyle receiving the accolade for best actor in a drama for his portrayal of an emergency room doctor. Meanwhile, “The Studio” made history by winning a record 13 awards, setting a new benchmark for the most wins by a comedy series in a single season.

The Emmy ceremony, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze, featured a lively atmosphere as he injected humor into the proceedings with jests about the television industry. One of the evening’s highlights was Tramell Tillman‘s historic win for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for his role in “Severance.” Tillman became the first Black man to receive this honor, acknowledging the contributions of Black actors who paved the way for his success.

In the limited series categories, Netflix’s “Adolescence” dominated by securing six awards, including best limited series, while 15-year-old Owen Cooper made history as the youngest Emmy winner in over 40 years. Cristin Milioti earned the best actress award in a limited series for her role in “The Penguin,” and Jean Smart won best actress in a comedy for her performance in “Hacks,” marking her fourth consecutive win in this category.

The night also saw “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle” achieve remarkable success at the box office, debuting with an impressive $70 million in North America. This figure marks the largest domestic opening for an anime film, surpassing the previous record set by “Pokémon: The First Movie.” The film’s global earnings reached $178 million after its release in 49 international markets.

In addition to the Emmy winners, the Toronto International Film Festival celebrated “Hamnet,” directed by Chloé Zhao, which won the People’s Choice Award. Adapted from Maggie O’Farrell‘s novel, the film explores the life of William Shakespeare and his family, featuring performances by Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley. Winners of this award often go on to receive Academy Award nominations for best picture.

Amid the festivities, Brian Kilmeade of Fox News faced backlash for remarks suggesting that mentally ill homeless individuals should face extreme consequences. He later apologized for his comments, acknowledging their insensitivity.

Overall, the Emmy Awards and accompanying events highlighted not only the talent within the industry but also the evolving narrative around representation and recognition in entertainment. With new records set and historic wins celebrated, the evening stood as a testament to the vibrancy of contemporary television and film.