2026 Emmy Nominations: Milestones, Records, Surprises & Fun Facts

The 2026 Emmy nominations have caused quite a buzz, with HBO Max’s “The Pitt” raking in a whopping 25 nominations, closely followed by “Hacks” with 24. But beyond these headline-grabbing nominations, there are some fascinating details to explore.

Leading the pack is HBO Max with a total of 122 Emmy nominations, with Netflix coming in second with 111, and Apple TV making a strong showing with 89 nominations, its highest ever. What’s even more impressive is that 41% of HBO Max’s nominations come from just two shows: “Hacks” and “The Pitt.”

Speaking of “Hacks,” the comedy series broke a record this year by receiving 24 nominations, making it the most-nominated comedy series in a single year. This is a huge feat, surpassing previous record holders like Apple TV’s “The Studio” and FX/Hulu’s “The Bear.” “Hacks” also dethrones “Schitt’s Creek” as the most-nominated comedy series in its final season.

Prime Video’s Spider-Man offshoot made a surprising impact, earning 11 nominations and tying with “Saturday Night Live” for the seventh-most nominated program this year. Not bad for a show that didn’t receive nominations in the marquee races.

Meanwhile, over at Peacock, “All Her Fault” made history by becoming the streaming service’s first scripted series to receive an Emmy program nomination since its launch in 2020. A great achievement for the show and Peacock.

Even canceled shows had their moment in the spotlight, with CBS’ “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” earning a record nine Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Variety Series. Apple TV’s “Palm Royale” also made a mark with eight technical nominations for its final season following its cancellation.

Finally, several series competing for their final seasons garnered attention, including HBO’s “Euphoria,” Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” and Prime Video’s “The Boys.” These shows earned significant nominations in various technical categories.

To cap it off, a total of twenty-two performers received multiple Emmy nominations this year, with Jason Bateman leading the pack with four nominations. It’s clear that the 2026 Emmy nominations have brought some well-deserved recognition to a diverse range of shows and talent.