The film, released globally in theaters on Jan. 30, had the biggest opening for a non-fiction film in the last decade Amazon MGM Studios purchased the documentary for $40 million before spending $35 ...

There are just so many angles on what could win Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special this year. Even just keeping in mind how the last three winners were profiles of beloved entertainment ...

Melania Trump's big-budget documentary, Melania, earned $7.04 million at the opening weekend box office. The film's box office total marks the biggest opening for a non-fiction film in the last decade ...

Emmy nominees Mike Sweeney, Chris Smith, Joseph Patel, Morgan Neville, and Josh Greenbaum reveal quirky beginnings, creative inspirations, and how streaming has challenged and shaped nonfiction ...

Nonfiction Categories Commentary (Updated: July 11, 2025): With Emmy nominations set to be unveiled July 15, the three documentary fields — documentary or nonfiction series, documentary or nonfiction ...

Emmy voters often award Documentary or Nonfiction Series nominees in their first season, but a couple 2025 contenders have maybe gone too long without recognition.

Celebrity focused documentaries that have something bigger to say are the go-to Emmy winners each year in the Documentary or Nonfiction Special category.