First reported by Medicine Hat News
‘The Pitt’ and ‘Pluribus’ are poised to compete for top honors as Emmy nominations are announced
HBO Max tops Netflix in 2026 Emmy nominations; Apple scores record 87 nods
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Peter White
1h ago· 2 min readenNews
Summary
HBO Max led the 2026 Emmy nominations with 122 total nominations, edging out Netflix (111) and Apple (87, a record high for the streamer). Strong performances from shows like Hacks and The Pitt propelled HBO Max to the top spot, while Apple's record-breaking haul was driven by Pluribus, Widow's Bay, The Studio, and Severance. The results were a slight surprise as Netflix had been expected to lead.
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· 3 pulledHBO Max had another stellar morning at the Emmy nominations as huge hauls for Hacks and The Pitt helped it pip Netflix to the top spot.
Apple also had a massive morning with its most ever nominations thanks to big showings from Pluribus and summer hit Widow's Bay.
It marked a slight surprise as Netflix was expected to lead, but HBO Max picked up more nominations than expected.
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