Arcane has done it again. The hit League of Legends animated series picked up four trophies at the 77th Creative Arts Emmy Awards, including the big one, Outstanding Animated Program.
The second season of Arcane, produced by Riot Games and Fortiche Productions, took home the award for the finale episode “The Dirt Under Your Nails”, beating out Bob’s Burgers, Love, Death + Robots, The Simpsons, and Common Side Effects. This marks the second time Arcane has secured the Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program, following its groundbreaking win in 2022 when it became the first streaming series to ever claim the honour.
Alongside its top prize, season 2 also scored three more awards:
- Outstanding Sound Editing for an Animated Program
- Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation for Background Design (Bruno Gouchinho)
- Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation for Colour (Faustine Dumontier)
Honored to share that Arcane Season 2 has won 4 Emmys at the 77th Emmy Awards! 🏆
Huge congrats to our artists + the entire #Arcane team
Thank you @riotgames, @netflix, @iemmys — and most of all, our fans. Your passion makes this possible.#Arcane #Emmys #Animation #Fortichers pic.twitter.com/gXHPkwzNNG— Fortiche prod (@ForticheProd) September 8, 2025
That tally matches the four awards Arcane earned for its debut season, reinforcing its reputation as one of the most influential animated projects of the decade. Earlier this year, the show also cleaned up at the Annie Awards, securing seven wins, including Best General Audience Animated TV/Broadcast Production and Best Direction, TV/Media.
Image Credit: Netflix
What’s Next for the League of Legends Universe?
While Netflix has confirmed that Arcane will not return for a third season, Riot Games isn’t leaving fans hanging. Several spin-offs are already in development, each exploring new corners of Runeterra. Confirmed regions include Noxus, Ionia, and Demacia, which means fresh stories and different League champions will be stepping into the spotlight.
What a great evening. Thank you and congrats to everyone @riotgames, @ForticheProd, all @LeagueOfLegends players and #Arcane fans! We look forward to creating more great ways to explore and experience Runeterra with you all. pic.twitter.com/tMzbEQXLGH
— Tryndamere (@MarcMerrill) September 7, 2025
Fan speculation has naturally run wild. With Noxus teased, many expect the Medarda family, as well as champions like Darius and Swain, to take centre stage. There are also whispers of a potential live-action spin-off set in Bilgewater, though Riot hasn’t confirmed anything yet.
Whatever comes next, Arcane’s Emmy wins prove that the series isn’t just a milestone for video game adaptations, it’s a benchmark for animation as a whole. With anticipation building, League fans will be keeping a close eye on upcoming events like the League of Legends World Championship Finals on 9 November 2025 and The Game Awards in December, where more news about the future of the franchise could be revealed.
Arcane may have ended with season 2, but its legacy is firmly secured, both in the Emmy record books and in the hearts of fans worldwide.