Even without previous smash hits "Severance" and "The Studio" airing episodes in the eligibility period, Apple TV has still gathered the most nominations it has ever earned across all of the major categories at the 78th annual Emmy Awards.

In 2025, Apple TV won a record-breaking 22 Emmy Awards, with "Severance" and "The Studio" leading the way. For 2026, neither of those shows were eligible, but a host of new Apple ones were and have been rewarded with nominations.

The Television Academy's awards cover an enormous range of categories, with more technical ones split off into the Creative Arts Emmys, and the Engineering, Science & Technology ones. In all, Apple TV has scored 87 nominations, versus 79 in 2025.

Many of the nominations span the most prestigious acting categories. Apple's shows are up for:

  • Best Actor in a Comedy Series: Jason Segel for "Shrinking"
  • Best Actor in a Comedy Series: Matthew Rhys for "Widow's Bay"
  • Best Actor in a Drama Series: Gary Oldman for "Slow Horses"
  • Best Actress in a Comedy Series: Elle Fanning for "Margo's Got Money Troubles"
  • Best Actress in a Drama Series: Rhea Seehorn for "Pluribus"

On top of those, Apple TV shows have scored multiple nominations in the highest profile categories:

  • Best Comedy Series: "Margo's Got Money Troubles," "Shrinking," and "Widow's Bay"
  • Best Drama Series: "Pluribus," "Slow Horses," and "Your Friends & Neighbours"

This is the first year that the Television Academy has announced all of its Emmy nominees at the same time. Previously the organization has separated the announcements for the main and Creative Arts Emmys.

The organizers say that this is so promotional campaigns, such as the famous "For Your Consideration," can start immediately with all of the nominations.

As ever, though, the award winners will be announced separately. The Television Academy has confirmed that its main ceremony will be on September 14, 2026, and hosted by Mariska Hargitay.

Apple is not the leader in nominations. HBO Max gathered 122, and both Disney's combined brands and Netflix accumulated 111 each. Amazon and MGM+ gathered 39, with Paramount+ and Showtime combined getting a total of two.

The Creative Arts Emmys will be announced over two nights, September 5, and September 6.