The 2025 Emmy Awards: Contenders and Predictions
The Emmy Awards are set to announce their nominations on July 15, 2025, with voting rounds scheduled from June 12 to June 23. The final awards ceremony will take place live on CBS on September 14, airing at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT. This article will be updated throughout the season to reflect ongoing changes in the competitive landscape.
The Current Landscape of Nominees
This year’s race for the Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series lacks a standout contender like previous favorites—“The Last Dance” or “The Beatles: Get Back.” However, several strong candidates have emerged:
- “100 Foot Wave” (HBO) – Previously nominated, this series aims for a win in its third season.
- “Chef’s Table” (Netflix) – Having received multiple nominations without a win, it now offers varying volumes, including “Chef’s Table: Legends.”
- “Simone Biles Rising” (Netflix) – This series has garnered recognition, winning the same PGA Award that marked “Beckham’s” success last year.
- “Chimp Crazy” (HBO) – A timely series addressing the consequences of keeping primates as pets, drawing comparisons to “Tiger King.”
- “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” (Peacock) – This highly anticipated special could mark Peacock’s initial entry into this category.
- “The Fall of Diddy” (ID) – Despite criticism of true crime documentaries, their popularity means this contender should not be dismissed.
- “Social Studies” (FX) – Focusing on social media’s impact on adolescence, this show has also received Indie Spirit and Gotham Award nominations.
List of Current Contenders
Below are the documentaries competing for this year’s Emmys, listed alphabetically:
- “100 Foot Wave” (HBO)
- “American Murder: Gabby Petito” (Netflix)
- “The Americas” (NBC)
- “Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing” (Netflix)
- “Chef’s Table” (Netflix)
- “Chimp Crazy” (HBO)
- “The Class” (PBS)
- “The Fall of Diddy” (ID)
- “Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer” (Netflix)
- “Light & Magic” (Disney+)
- “Our Oceans” (Netflix)
- “Ren Faire” (HBO)
- “Simone Biles Rising” (Netflix)
- “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” (Peacock)
- “Social Studies” (FX)
Looking Ahead: Predictions and Ineligibilities
As the competition unfolds, it’s clear that Netflix’s strategy could lead to consecutive wins, especially with shows like “Chef’s Table” and “Simone Biles Rising.” However, a number of notable series are not eligible this year, including:
- “Hollywood Black” (submitted for News & Documentary Emmys)
- “America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys” (not premiering in time)
- “Katrina: Come Hell and High Water” (not premiering in time)
- “Surviving Black Hawk Down” (not premiering in time)
- Victoria Beckham Documentary Series (not premiering in time)
- “The Yogurt Shop Murders” (not premiering in time)
- “Into the Void” (not premiering in time)
Stay tuned for more updates and insights as the race for the 2025 Emmy Awards continues to evolve.