Overview
- The Television Critics Association published nominations for the 42nd Annual TCA Awards, which were announced Friday, June 12, 2026, with winners to be revealed at a later ceremony.
- The Walt Disney Company collected a total of 23 nominations across FX, Disney+, ABC, Disney Channel and Disney‑owned animated series on Fox.
- The TCA introduced two new categories this year — Outstanding Achievement in Animation and Outstanding International Series — to recognize adult animation and non‑U.S. programming.
- High‑profile Disney nominees include the Disney+ documentary Disneyland Handcrafted in News and Information and The Muppet Show special with Sabrina Carpenter in Variety, while FX/Hulu titles Alien: Earth and The Lowdown earned New Program and Comedy nods.
- Critics’ nominations often shape early awards season attention, so the TCA’s category additions and Disney’s cross‑platform slate could influence visibility and industry momentum into the summer awards cycle.