Will Netflix lead all other networks by double digits in 2026 Emmy nominations on July 8?
55% of users predicted YES — the community missed this one. 33 predictions cast.
The Television Academy announced 2026 Emmy nominations on July 8. HBO Max led all networks and streamers with 122 nominations, powered by "Hacks" and "The Pitt." Netflix placed second with 111 nominations, driven by "Beef" and "The Beast in Me," trailing HBO Max by 11. Apple TV was third with 87 nods. Among broadcast networks, ABC topped the field with 40 nominations, ahead of CBS (32) and NBC (29).
Netflix did not lead the nomination count at all this cycle, let alone by a double-digit margin over the next-closest competitor. HBO Max's total reflected a slate of acclaimed dramas and limited series that dominated those categories, while Netflix's nominations were spread across a wide range of genres but fell short of the top spot.
The community leaned toward "yes" at 55%, expecting Netflix to lead by double digits, but the result went the opposite direction: HBO Max finished on top, and its 11-nomination edge over Netflix was itself just short of a double-digit margin. The question resolved no, with the community on the wrong side of the outcome.