Emmy Predictions 2026 - Who Will and Should Win in Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie?

The nominations have been announced for The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. So now, it's time to speculate on which nominees will and should win in each major category. Next up for analysis is Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.

The Nominees Ranked By Which Should Win:

1. Steven Conrad for HBO's DTF St. Louis
2. Lee Sung Jin for Netflix's Beef - "All the Things We're Never Gonna Have"
3. Mike Makowsky for Netflix's Death by Lightning
4. Megan Gallagher for Peacock's All Her Fault - "Episode 8"
5. Gabe Rotter and Daniel Pearle for Netflix's The Beast in Me - "Sick Puppy"

The Nominees Ranked by Which Will Win:

1. Lee Sung Jin for Netflix's Beef - "All the Things We're Never Gonna Have"
2. Steven Conrad for HBO's DTF St. Louis
3. Megan Gallagher for Peacock's All Her Fault - "Episode 8"
4. Gabe Rotter and Daniel Pearle for Netflix's The Beast in Me - "Sick Puppy"
5. Mike Makowsky for Netflix's Death by Lightning

The ceremony in which the winners of The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will be revealed will air Monday, September 14 at 8/7c. on NBC and Peacock hosted by Emmy Award winner Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order: SVU). Technical awards will be announced during the Creative Arts ceremonies on September 5 and 6.