# HBO Max Leads Emmy Drama and Comedy Races for First Time Since 2017

HBO Max has topped the Emmy nominations in both drama and comedy categories for the first time since 2017, reflecting its growing influence in streaming. The milestone raises a historical question about how often the frontrunners in both categories actually win at the awards ceremony.

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### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/awards/hbo-max-the-pitt-hacks-emmys-history-1236820629/) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:30:49 +0000