Brazil Secures Nine International Emmy Nominations for 2026 Awards

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences today announced the nominees for the 2026 International Emmy Awards, recognizing global excellence in television and streaming. Brazil secured nine nominations, positioning it as the second most-nominated country, trailing only the United Kingdom.

Brazil's Strong Showing Across Categories

Brazilian productions earned recognition in several key categories. These include a nod for Best Telenovela for 'Garota do Momento', a nomination for Best TV Movie or Miniseries with 'Máscaras de Oxigênio Não Cairão Automaticamente', and a spot for the fifth season of 'Irmão do Jorel' in the Best Animated Kids Program category.

Leading Nominees and Global Representation

The United Kingdom leads all countries with 14 nominations, featuring acclaimed series like 'A Thousand Blows' and the comedy 'Man vs. Baby', starring Rowan Atkinson. Spain followed Brazil as the third most-nominated country, securing five total nominations.

Key Nominations Highlight Diverse Content

The drama series category includes 'A Thousand Blows' from the UK, 'Carême' from France, 'Menem' from Argentina, and 'Real Kashmir Football Club' from India. For comedy, 'División Palermo', 2nd Season (Argentina), 'Man vs. Baby' (UK), 'Old Dog, New Tricks' (Spain), and 'Vir Das: Fool Volume' (India) are competing.

Brazilian Entries in Specific Genres

Brazil's 'Máscaras de Oxigênio Não Cairão Automaticamente' is nominated alongside 'Anatomía de un Instante' (Spain), 'Hyper Knife' (South Korea), and 'Prisoner 951' (UK) in the Best TV Movie or Miniseries category. The country also secured a nomination for 'Passinho Foda — O Corre por Trás da Dança' in Best Arts Programming.

News and Documentary Recognition

In news and current affairs, Brazil's 'Profissão Repórter: Feminice' is nominated, competing with 'Investigates: Hasina: 36 Days in July' (Qatar), 'Arte Reportage: My Father’s Hair' (France), and 'Exposure: Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel’s War' (UK). 'Fantástico: Retorno à Terra Yanomami' also received a nomination in the Best News Program category.

Sports and Short-Form Content

The Best Sports Documentary category includes Brazil's 'Baila, Vini', alongside 'Temps Mort' (Spain), 'The Philipstown Wirecar Grand Prix' (South Africa), and 'Tom Daley: 1.6 Seconds' (UK). Brazil's 'Jornada da Vida: Rio Mekong' is also nominated for Best Short-Form Series.

Industry Impact and Future Outlook

Brazil's strong performance, with nine nominations, underscores its growing influence in the global television landscape. This recognition could further boost international co-production opportunities and attract investment into the country's creative industries. The awards ceremony, scheduled for 2026, will determine the ultimate winners, potentially elevating the global profile of Brazilian content creators and production houses.