We will update this article throughout the season, along with all our predictions, so make sure to keep checking IndieWire for the latest news from the 2025 Emmys race. The nomination round of voting takes place from June 12 to June 23, with the official Emmy nominations announced Tuesday, July 15. Afterwards, final voting commences on August 18 and ends the night of August 27. The 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards are set to take place on Sunday, September 14, and air live on CBS at 8:00 p.m. ET/ 5:00 p.m. PT.
The State of the Race
Often, when the subject of the Outstanding Television Movie category comes up, many ask what a TV movie even is anymore in the age of streaming. One could try and find a rhyme or reason for how these decisions are made, but it is all on a case by case basis. For instance, one could make sense of the expensive “The Electric State” not being in the Emmys race due to its scale, but the more moderately priced (and way more well-received) “Carry-On” will also not be in the Emmys race, despite its PGA Award nomination.
Ultimately, that is probably for the best, since Netflix can focus the majority of its energy on “Rebel Ridge,” which was both a critical and commercial success that has served as a breakout moment for star Aaron Pierre as a leading man. He even has a shot to make it into the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie category as well.
All that said, reigning champ Hulu is not in a bad spot either, as two of its Searchlight Pictures releases, “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat” and “Hold Your Breath,” star Emmy winners Uzo Aduba and Sarah Paulson, respectively. The streaming service has not yet made it clear that the films, which both got ritzy film festival premieres, will be getting a big TV awards push, however.
Peacock has been a bit more transparent about the films they are submitting for this category, with their biggest contender being the straight to streaming sequel “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” starring two-time Oscar winner Reneé Zellweger. Peacock’s other contender, “The Killer,” shares a similar cinematic lineage, being John Woo’s remake of his own 1989 film of the same name. It was also nominated for a PGA Award.
Prime Video had a breakthrough last year with “Red, White & Royal Blue,” its first film to be nominated in the category since the title change, but has not quite indicated yet which film it will back. The streaming service has many contenders, but its most buzzy projects seem to be Viola Davis-led action film “G20,” and the Paul Feig-helmed “Another Simple Favor” (the director has “Jackpot!” as well, but that film wasn’t as well-reviewed).
HBO’s strategy of having the film word on the Outstanding TV Movie race hasn’t worked out well the past couple years, with critically acclaimed projects “Reality” and “The Great Lillian Hall” premiering right at the end of the eligibility window, and promptly being snubbed by the TV Academy voters. However, the network’s untitled Jesse Armstrong film, AKA the directorial debut of the Emmy-winning “Succession” creator, is probably too intriguing to not already be on their radars.
Current Contenders (In Alphabetical Order):
“Another Simple Favor” (Prime Video)
“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” (Peacock)
“G20” (Prime Video)
“Hold Your Breath” (Hulu)
“House of Spoils” (Prime Video)
“It’s What’s Inside” (Netflix)
“Jackpot!” (Prime Video)
“The Killer” (Peacock)
“Out of My Mind” (Disney+)
“Rebel Ridge” (Netflix)
“Star Trek: Section 31” (Paramount+)
“The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat” (Hulu)
“Terry McMillan Presents: Forever” (Lifetime)
Untitled Jesse Armstrong Film (HBO)
“You’re Cordially Invited” (Prime Video)
More Limited Series and TV Movie Category Predictions:
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie
To see IndieWire’s full set of predictions for the 77th Emmy Awards, click here.
Last Year’s Winner: “Quiz Lady”
Still Eligible: No.
Hot Streak: None of the networks have had back-to-back wins since the category became Outstanding Television Movie, and left out anthology entries like the Emmy winning episodes of “Black Mirror” and “Sherlock.” However, Hulu has really made a splash in this space the past two years, so it is entirely possible one of its films continues the streak.
Notable Ineligible Films: “Carry-On” (the film was not submitted for Emmys consideration); “Deep Cover” (the film will not premiere in time to be eligible)
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