Disney Entertainment is basking in the glory of a remarkable achievement, securing an impressive total of 37 Primetime Emmy Awards across various content brands, studios, and platforms.
The extensive recognition spans Disney’s vast array of creative endeavors, encompassing ABC, Disney Branded Television, Disney+, Disney Television Studios (20th Television Animation, 20th Television, and ABC Signature), FX, FX Productions, Hulu, National Geographic, Onyx Collective, and The Walt Disney Studios (20th Century Studios, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Marvel Studios).
The breakdown of Emmy wins across content brands and studios is as follows:
- 20th Century Studios: 1
- ABC: 4
- Disney Branded Television: 3
- Disney Television Studios: 5
- FX: 16
- Hulu Originals: 2
- Lucasfilm Ltd.: 2
- Marvel Studios: 1
- National Geographic: 1
- Onyx Collective: 1
In terms of streaming platforms:
- Hulu: 22
- Disney+: 11
FX emerged as the standout performer, securing a remarkable 16 awards, the highest tally for any of Disney’s brands or studios. The network received recognition for The Bear, which won the coveted Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series, along with accolades for its performers and creator Christopher Storer.
The Walt Disney Studios clinched four awards, including a historic win for 20th Century Studios’ Prey, marking the studio’s first-ever Emmy. Other notable victories include Lucasfilm Ltd.’s The Mandalorian and Star Wars: Visions, as well as Marvel Studios’ Ms. Marvel.
Quinta Brunson, part of ABC and 20th Television’s “Abbott Elementary,” secured the Outstanding Lead Actress award for a Comedy Series. Disney Branded Television celebrated three wins, with a special milestone as Sir Elton John achieved EGOT status with “Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium.”
The iconic The Simpsons, produced by 20th Television Animation, added to its illustrious legacy with its 100th Emmy nomination and 37th win for Outstanding Animated Program.
National Geographic received recognition with the Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking award for The Territory, while Onyx Collective claimed its first-ever Emmy Award in its inaugural year of eligibility with The 1619 Project winning Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series.
Disney’s impressive Emmy haul underscores its diverse and impactful contributions to the world of entertainment across various genres and platforms.
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Below are Disney’s winners:
The Bear (FX/Hulu)
10 Wins
- Outstanding Comedy Series
- Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series – Christopher Storer
- Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series – Christopher Storer
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series – Jeremy Allen White
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Ebon Moss-Bachrach
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Ayo Edebiri
- Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Picture Editing for a Single-Camera Comedy Series
- Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation (“Review”)
- Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation
Welcome to Wrexham (FX)
5 Wins
- Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program
- Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program
- Outstanding Directing for a Reality Program – “Wide World of Wales”
- Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program
- Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Reality Program (Single or Multi-Camera)
Dancing with the Stars (Disney+)
3 Wins
- Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming – Derek Hough
- Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction for a Variety Series
- Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork for a Series
Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium (Disney+/Disney Branded Television)
3 Wins
- Outstanding Variety Special (Live)
- Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Variety Series or Special
- Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork for a Special
Beauty and The Beast: A 30th Celebration (ABC)
2 Wins
- Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction, or Reality Programming
- Outstanding Makeup for a Variety, Nonfiction, or Reality Program (Non-Prosthetic)
The Simpsons (20th Television Animation)
2 Wins
- Outstanding Animated Program
- Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation (Character Animation)
The 1619 Project (Hulu/Onyx Collective)
1 Win
- Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series
Abbott Elementary (ABC/20th Television)
1 Win
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series – Quinta Brunson
Atlanta (FX/FX Productions)
1 Win
- Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (Half-Hour) (“Andrew Wyeth. Alfred’s World”)
Five Days at Memorial (ABC Signature)
1 Win
- Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Single Episode (“Day Two”)
The Great (Hulu)
1 Win
- Outstanding Period Costumes for a Series
Jeopardy! (ABC)
1 Win
- Outstanding Game Show
The Mandalorian (Disney+/Lucasfilm Ltd.)
1 Win
- Outstanding Stunt Performance (“Chapter 24: The Return”)
Ms. Marvel (Disney+/Marvel Studios)
1 Win
- Outstanding Motion Design
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu/20th Television)
1 Win
- Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour) (“Sparring Partners,” “I Know Who Did It”)
Prey (Hulu/20th Century Studios)
1 Win
- Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie, or Special
Star Wars: Visions (Disney+/Lucasfilm Ltd.)
1 Win
- Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation (Production Design)
The Territory (National Geographic)
1 Win
- Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking
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