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Apple TV leads Creative Arts Emmy wins with 20 awards, driven by "Widows Bay"
Key points
- Apple TV received 20 Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
- "Widows Bay" contributed 8 wins to Apple TV's total.
- Apple TV currently leads HBO Max (16 wins) and Netflix (13 wins).
- Primetime Emmy Awards will be announced on September 14th.
Apple TV's Strong Start at Creative Arts Emmys
Apple TV has achieved 20 wins at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which precede the main Primetime Emmy ceremony. This places Apple TV in the lead among streaming platforms for the initial awards announced for the 2026 Emmys.
"Widows Bay" Drives Success
A significant portion of Apple TV's wins comes from the comedy series "Widows Bay," which secured eight awards. These include Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy for Betty Gilpin, Outstanding Production Design, Outstanding Casting, Outstanding Cinematography, Outstanding Music Composition, Outstanding Music Supervision, Outstanding Sound Editing, and Outstanding Sound Mixing.
Other Notable Wins
Other Apple TV titles also contributed to the total. "Pluribus" earned four awards, "Margo’s Got Money Troubles" received three, "Palm Royale" also won three, and the documentary "Mr. Scorsese" secured one award. An additional win was for Apple's "I’m Not Remarkable" commercial.
Competitive Landscape
Following Apple TV's 20 wins, HBO Max currently has 16 awards and Netflix has 13. While these numbers are expected to shift after the Primetime Emmys, Apple TV is anticipated to maintain a strong position, particularly in comedy categories.
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Apple TV secured 20 wins at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, with the comedy series "Widows Bay" earning eight of these awards. This performance positions Apple TV ahead of other streamers in the initial phase of the 2026 Emmys, though its final standing will be determined after the Primetime ceremony.