The 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards kicked off with a bang this weekend at the Peacock Theater in L.A., where the two-night Creative Arts ceremony delivered plenty of excitement. And in the world of VFX, it was a night to remember.
The big news? Shogun (FX series) took home the Emmy for Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Season Or A Movie. This powerhouse show practically dominated the night, winning a whopping 14 awards in total—nearly sweeping the entire ceremony. Not bad, right?
On top of that, Netflix’s Ripley secured the award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Single Episode, marking another big moment for the streaming giant.
But it wasn’t just about VFX – other categories brought their share of surprises and fan-favorites.
The Bear snagged seven awards, including a win for Jamie Lee Curtis in the Guest Actress in a Comedy Series category.
Full Winners List Highlights:
Outstanding Animated Program: Blue Eye Samurai
Outstanding Directing For A Documentary/Nonfiction Program: Girls State
Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Series: Beckham
Outstanding Game Show: Jeopardy!
Outstanding Reality Program Host: The Traitors
Outstanding Variety Special (Live): The Oscars
Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
And the fun doesn’t stop there. For VFX fans, you’ll want to dive deeper into Shogun’s visual magic by checking out our full breakdown of the series’ incredible effects work. Trust us, it’s worth a look: The Visual Effects of Shogun.
The Visual Effects of “Shōgun”
Mark your calendars! If you missed all the weekend’s action, the full show will be edited down into a 2.5-hour special airing on FXX on September 14. And if that’s not enough, it’ll stream the next day on Hulu for a second round of Emmy goodness.
VFX fans, what was your favorite win of the night? Share your thoughts and let’s keep the awards buzz going!
