Apple TV has 20 wins after the first two nights of the 2026 Emmys, with Widow’s Bay taking eight Creative Arts awards ahead of the Primetime ceremony on 14 September. The early count puts Apple ahead of HBO Max and Netflix in the platform totals published by 9to5Mac, although the category breakdown tallied by Deadline lists 19 wins for Apple TV itself.
What happened at the 2026 Emmys Creative Arts ceremonies?
Widow’s Bay led Apple’s television slate with eight wins, including guest acting for Betty Gilpin, casting, production design, cinematography, music composition, music supervision, sound editing and sound mixing. The Television Academy’s official listing records the series with 19 nominations and eight wins.
Apple’s other early winners included Pluribus with four awards, Margo’s Got Money Troubles and Palm Royale with three each, and Mr. Scorsese with one. The platform’s 20-win figure reported by 9to5Mac includes one award for Apple’s “I’m Not Remarkable” commercial, while Deadline’s table counts programme and platform wins separately and lists Apple TV on 19.
The wider platform race is close enough to keep the final ceremony relevant. Deadline’s running table has HBO Max on 16 wins and Netflix on 13, with the main Primetime categories still to come.
What comes next for Apple TV?
The Primetime Emmy Awards will take place on 14 September, with the major drama and comedy categories still undecided. Widow’s Bay is expected to compete strongly in comedy, while Pluribus and The Pitt feature prominently in the drama conversation.
For UAE viewers, Widow’s Bay is already covered in our guide to where to watch Widow’s Bay in the UAE. The earlier 2026 Apple TV Emmy nominations report has the pre-ceremony context.
How many Emmys has Widow’s Bay won so far?
Widow’s Bay has won eight awards at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmys, according to the Television Academy.
Why are Apple TV’s Emmy totals listed as 19 and 20?
The 20-win headline count includes Apple’s “I’m Not Remarkable” commercial, while Deadline lists 19 wins for Apple TV programmes and platform entries.
When is the 2026 Primetime Emmy ceremony?
The Primetime Emmy ceremony is scheduled for 14 September 2026.
