Sat Jun 21 07:50:00 UTC 2025: ## ‘Arcane’ Eyes Emmy Repeat as Animated Program Race Heats Up
**Los Angeles, CA** – Netflix’s critically acclaimed animated series, *Arcane*, is heavily favored to snag another Emmy win for Best Animated Program in 2025, according to Gold Derby odds. Following a successful first season that earned it the coveted award and three individual achievement trophies in 2022, *Arcane* returns for its second and final season, submitting the series finale, “The Dirt Under Your Nails,” for consideration.
However, the steampunk action-adventure faces stiff competition. Animated television mainstay *The Simpsons*, fresh off its 36th season, is a strong contender. The show has already won 37 Emmys, including 12 for Best Animated Program. This year, the premiere episode, “Bart’s Birthday,” which takes a meta look at the show’s potential end, is submitted for consideration.
The Emmy race also includes *Love, Death + Robots*, known for its impressive winning streak in the now-defunct Best Short Form Animated Program category. Its submitted episode, “Spider Rose”, marks its entry into the main competition, adding further heat.
*Bob’s Burgers*, a two-time Emmy winner, seeks to add another trophy to its collection with the episode “They Slug Horses, Don’t They?” Meanwhile, Prime Video’s *Invincible*, nominated last year, hopes to break through with “All I Can Say Is I’m Sorry.”
While *Arcane* leads the pack, the diverse field and strong contenders promise a fiercely competitive race for the five nomination slots. The final Emmy results could differ from the current predictions.
Other shows in contention include *Big Mouth, #1 Happy Family USA, What If…?, Harley Quinn, Family Guy, Devil May Cry, Batman: Caped Crusader, Futurama, Secret Level,* and *Star Trek: Lower Decks*.
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