Debra OConnell, four months into her role as chairman of Disney Entertainment Television, marked her first Emmy nominations morning in the position as the Walt Disney Company secured 125 nominations at the 78th Emmy Awards. The haul included 46 nominations for ABC — more than any other broadcast network — which OConnell described as "an embarrassment of riches", underlining Disney's continued strength across its television portfolio.

A notable surprise was the return of "Dancing With the Stars" to the reality competition category for the first time in a decade, which OConnell called an "overdue" recognition of its cultural impact. Other highlights included "Abbott Elementary" earning its fifth consecutive comedy series nod, "Jimmy Kimmel Live" landing its 15th straight variety series nomination, and strong showings for Hulu (22 noms, led by "Paradise") and National Geographic. The article also notes a structural change: for the first time, all FX-branded programming now launches simultaneously on FX's linear channel and Hulu, allowing its 23 nominations to be shared across both platforms.