Apple TV earns record 26 Critics Choice nominations

Apple TV earned a record 26 nominations across 10 programs for the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards, including 19 television nods and seven for the film "F1," which became the highest-grossing sports feature of all time.apple

The streaming service received Best Drama Series nominations for "Severance" and "Pluribus," Best Comedy Series for "The Studio," and Best Limited Series for "Dope Thief" and "Chief of War."apple

Notable acting nominations include Adam Scott, Britt Lower, and Tramell Tillman for "Severance," Seth Rogen for "The Studio," and Brian Tyree Henry for "Dope Thief," with winners to be announced January 4, 2025.apple

Apple TV received 26 nominations across 10 programs for the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards, the Critics Choice Association announced Thursday, marking a significant milestone as the streaming service garnered a record 19 television nominations.apple+1

The blockbuster film "F1 The Movie" led Apple's nominations with seven nods, including Best Score for Hans Zimmer and Best Song for "Drive" by Ed Sheeran, John Mayer, and Blake Slatkin. Additional recognition came in technical categories including Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Visual Effects, Best Stunt Design, and Best Sound. The sports drama, which grossed over $631 million worldwide to become the highest-grossing sports film of all time, follows a veteran driver returning to Formula One racing.9to5mac+4

Drama and Comedy Series Dominate

Apple TV captured Best Drama Series nominations for both "Severance" and "Pluribus". "Severance" earned four total nominations, including Best Actor for Adam Scott, Best Actress for Britt Lower, and Best Supporting Actor for Tramell Tillman. "Pluribus," the sci-fi series from "Better Call Saul" creator Vince Gilligan starring Rhea Seehorn, secured a Best Actress nomination despite its recent November premiere.telltaletv+5

In comedy categories, "The Studio" earned three nominations including Best Comedy Series and Best Actor for Seth Rogen. The satirical series made history earlier this year as the most Emmy-winning freshman comedy.apple+2

Limited Series and Acting Recognition

"Dope Thief" received three nominations including Best Limited Series, with acting nods for Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura. "Chief of War," Jason Momoa's historical epic about Hawaiian unification, earned a Best Limited Series nomination.telltaletv+3

"The Morning Show" garnered three acting nominations for Billy Crudup, Nicole Beharie, and Greta Lee in supporting roles. Other nominated programs included "The Gorge" for Best Movie Made for Television, "Acapulco" for Best Foreign Language Series, and "Murderbot" with Alexander Skarsgård earning a Best Actor in a Comedy Series nomination.9to5mac+2

The 31st Critics Choice Awards will air live on January 4, 2026, from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, hosted by comedian Chelsea Handler in her fourth consecutive year.eonline+1

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