Netflix miniseries Apple Cider Vinegar has received 20 nominations for the 2026 AACTA Awards, making it the most-nominated production this year. In the film category, Bring Her Back, directed by Danny and Michael Philippou, leads with 16 nominations.

The AACTA (Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts) announced most of the nominees ahead of the awards ceremonies scheduled for February on the Gold Coast. Nominations for the International Award and visual effects categories will be revealed later this month. Voting for the winners is now open.

Other notable television contenders include The Newsreader with 12 nominations and Mystery Road Origin with 11. Both series have become some of the most recognized Australian dramas in recent years, with 56 and 43 total nominations respectively. They will compete for Best Drama alongside Black Snow Jack of Clubs, The Family Next Door, and The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer. Amazon drama The Narrow Road to the Deep North also stands out with 12 nominations.

In the film categories, The Correspondent earned 14 nominations, while Together and Kangaroo each received eight. ABC is the most recognized broadcaster or streaming platform, with 68 nominations, more than double Netflix‘s 26.

Apple Cider Vinegar is nominated for Best Miniseries, competing with Invisible Boys, Mix Tape, The Last Anniversary, The Narrow Road to the Deep North, and The Survivors. The series is also prominent in acting categories, with Best Lead Actress nominations for Alycia Debnam-Carey and Kaitlyn Dever, and six supporting acting nominations for Essie Davis, Aisha Dee, Susie Porter, Mark Coles Smith, Matt Nable, and Ashley Zukerman.

Other acting nominees include Aisha Dee (also up for Lead Actress for Watching You), Mark Coles Smith (Lead Actor for Mystery Road Origin), and Daniel Henshall (nominated for both The Family Next Door and The Newsreader).

The Best Film category features Bring Her Back, The Correspondent, Lesbian Space Princess, The Surfer, and The Travellers. Screenplay and direction nominations largely mirror these selections. Lesbian Space Princess is the first film to be nominated for both Best Film and Best Indie Film, alongside titles like Carmen & Bolude and Magic Beach.

In the Best Actress in Film category, first-time nominee Lily Whiteley (Kangaroo) joins Sally Hawkins (Bring Her Back), Alison Brie (Together), Daisy Ridley (We Bury the Dead), and Susie Porter (The Travellers). The Best Lead Actor in Film category includes Bryan Brown (The Travellers), Ryan Corr (Kangaroo), Jai Courtney (Dangerous Animals), Guy Pearce (Inside), Richard Roxburgh (The Correspondent), and David Wenham (Spit).

For documentaries, nominees include Ellis Park, Journey Home, David Gulpilil, Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke, Songs Inside, Unbreakable – The Jelena Dokic Story, and Yurlu | Country.

The most nominated individual this year is producer Kevin Whyte of Guesswork Television and Token Group, recognized for work across comedy, children’s, and stand-up categories. Composer Cornel Wilczek follows with four nominations for original scores in both film and television, while Jemma Burns received three nominations for Best Soundtrack.

AACTA CEO Damian Trewhella highlighted the diversity and quality of this year’s nominees, noting the mix of new voices and established talent across film, television, documentary, and online content.

The AACTA Audience Choice Awards will return later this month, allowing the public to vote for their favorite Australian digital creator, film, TV show, and actors. New categories this year include Favorite Australian Podcast and Favorite Australian Music Video, with voting set for January.

The 2026 AACTA Awards Ceremony will take place at HOTA on the Gold Coast and will air on Channel 10 at 7:30pm AEDT on Friday, February 6. An extended broadcast will be available from 7:30pm on Saturday, February 7 on Binge/Foxtel. The AACTA Industry Gala, where most craft and technical awards are presented, is scheduled for February 4.

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