Apple TV+ walked into this awards season with momentum and a long list of nominations, led by its comedy hit “The Studio.” In a press release dated January 7, 2026, Apple said it earned 12 nominations across seven categories at the 32nd Annual Actor Awards (the Screen Actors Guild awards).
“The Studio” accounts for five of those nominations, including Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series and acting nods for Seth Rogen, Ike Barinholtz, Kathryn Hahn, and Catherine O’Hara.
Apple’s run does not stop with SAG. The company also highlighted new nominations from major guilds that shape awards-season narratives, including the Directors Guild of America and the Art Directors Guild.
“The Studio” leads Apple’s Actor Awards haul
Apple’s headline number is 12 Actor Awards nominations, and the list spreads across film and TV.
Here are the Apple titles and categories that stand out:
- “The Studio”: Ensemble nomination plus four acting nominations in comedy (two male, two female).
- “Severance”: Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series, plus Britt Lower for Outstanding Female Actor in a Drama Series.
- “Pluribus”: Rhea Seehorn nominated for Outstanding Female Actor in a Drama Series.
- “The Morning Show”: Billy Crudup nominated for Outstanding Male Actor in a Drama Series.
- “Slow Horses”: Gary Oldman nominated for Outstanding Male Actor in a Drama Series.
- “Palm Royale”: Kristen Wiig nominated for Outstanding Female Actor in a Comedy Series.
- “F1”: nomination for Outstanding Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture.
Apple said the winners will be announced on March 1, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Industry coverage around the nominations also puts “The Studio” at the center of the TV race, with Apple’s show leading the TV field.
Directors Guild and Art Directors Guild add more heat
Apple’s awards update also points to strong guild support, which often signals broader attention across the industry.
The Directors Guild of America announced nominees for the 78th Annual DGA Awards on January 7, 2026, including Apple-backed nods such as:
- Ben Stiller nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series for “Severance” (episode: “Cold Harbor”)
- Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series for “The Studio” (episode: “The Oner”)
- Scott Derrickson nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television for “The Gorge”
- Rebecca Miller nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary Series for “Mr. Scorsese”
Apple noted that the DGA Awards ceremony takes place February 7, 2026, in Los Angeles.
On the craft side, the Art Directors Guild posted its 2026 nominees, and Apple’s list includes “F1” plus several Apple TV+ series, including “Severance,” “Slow Horses,” “The Studio,” “Murderbot,” “Pluribus,” and “Palm Royale.”
Apple also said “F1” picked up an additional nomination from the British Film Designers Guild.
GLAAD nominations add another lane of recognition
Apple also highlighted nominations for the 37th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, naming multiple Apple TV+ titles across categories that include drama, comedy, limited series, film, documentary, and kids programming.
Apple said the GLAAD Media Awards ceremony will be held March 5, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Apple’s awards push
You can read this as a broad showing across the two areas that matter most in a streaming awards campaign.
First, Apple keeps landing nominations in top visibility categories, especially the acting and ensemble slots that drive headlines. Second, the guild nominations show support from directors and craft branches, which helps a slate look serious beyond one breakout title.
For Apple TV+, “The Studio” anchors that story right now, while “Severance” and “F1” keep the platform in the conversation across multiple awards lanes.
