Disney Dominates 2026 Children’s & Family Emmy Awards

The Walt Disney Company secured a leading 22 Children’s & Family Emmy Awards across its content brands and studios, solidifying its position as a powerhouse in children’s television. The awards were presented on March 1 and 2, 2026, with Disney+ and Disney Channel programs taking home the most accolades.

Key Wins for Disney

Descendants: The Rise of Red emerged as the most-awarded program of the evening, earning five Emmys, including the Outstanding Fiction Special award. Other significant wins for Disney included four awards for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, recognized as the Outstanding Young Teen Series, and four for Win or Lose, named Outstanding Children’s or Young Teen Animated Series.

HBO Max and Netflix Likewise Recognized

HBO Max’s Sesame Street, which has since moved to Netflix, also received four awards, including Outstanding Preschool, Children’s or Family Viewing Series. The show was further honored for its viral video, “Andrew Garfield and Elmo Explain Grief,” winning in the Short Form Live Action Program category. Leslie Carrara-Rudolph was recognized for her puppetry work as Abby Cadabby & Tango. Netflix earned a total of 10 Emmys, with five awards going to Sweet Tooth, including supporting performer Nonso Anozie and younger performer Christian Convery.

Award-Winning Disney Titles Available on Disney+

The following Disney titles, which won awards at the 2026 Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, are currently available for streaming on Disney+:

• Descendants: The Rise of Red (5 wins, including Outstanding Fiction Special, Outstanding Art Direction / Set Decoration / Scenic Design, Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup, Outstanding Original Song for a Children’s or Young Teen Program – “Red Christmas”, and Outstanding Choreography)
• Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
• Win or Lose

The Changing Landscape of Children’s Emmys

The Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children’s Program was retired beginning with the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards due to confusion over eligibility with the rise of streaming services. In response, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) introduced the Children’s & Family Emmy Awards presentation, beginning in 2022, to specifically recognize excellence in this evolving media landscape.

The Walt Disney Company’s success at the 2026 Children’s & Family Emmy Awards underscores its continued commitment to producing high-quality, award-winning content for young audiences.