International Emmy Nominations: United Kingdom Leads This Year’s Tally; Canada’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ Doesn’t Make the Cut

by | Sep 23, 2026 | Entertainment

International Emmy Nominations: United Kingdom Leads This Year’s Tally; Canada’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ Doesn’t Make the Cut

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced nominees for this year’s International Emmy Awards, with the United Kingdom securing the largest number of nominations at 14 entries across various categories. Notable British selections included Disney+’s “A Thousand Blows” in the drama series category and Netflix’s “Man vs. Baby” in the comedy series category.

Brazil followed with nine nominations, and Spain placed third with five. The overall competition drew entries from 22 countries across 16 categories, totaling 64 nominees. Additional represented nations included Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, the Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, and Türkiye.

Canada’s “Heated Rivalry,” a Bell Media/Crave production that had achieved significant viewership both internationally and on HBO Max in the United States, did not receive a nomination despite being submitted for consideration. The series’ ineligibility for the Primetime Emmy Awards—due to its classification as a Canadian commission without U.S. production partners—meant it could only compete in the International Emmy category, where it ultimately did not advance to nomination status.

Other drama nominees included “Carême” from France, “Menem” from Argentina, and “Real Kashmir Football Club” from India. Comedy nominees beyond “Man vs Baby” included Argentina’s “División Palermo — Season 2 [Community Squad],” Spain’s “Old Dog, New Tricks,” and India’s “Vir Das: Fool Volume.” The winners will be announced at the 54th International Emmy Awards Gala in New York on Monday, Nov. 23.

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