The 27th season of South Park, which fans have been waiting for, is almost here. It will have the show's trademark cutting humor and topical satire. However, the way to this new season has not been easy. There have been complicated negotiations over streaming rights and corporate mergers. Fans have been excitedly waiting for news on when and where they may view new episodes, especially since the show's digital home has changed recently. Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the show's creators, have signed a huge $1.5 billion streaming contract with Paramount. This will help make the show's future clearer for its huge global following.
When and where to watch Season 27 of South Park
Official Premiere Date and Airing on Comedy Central
In the U.S. and Canada, South Park Season 27 will start on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central. This date is a little later than the original July 9 date, which made fans and creators angry.
How to watch South Park Season 27 in the US: cable and cutting the cord
Comedy Central is still the major channel for U.S. viewers with cable. Sling TV, FuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV are all live TV streaming services that let you cut the cord. Many of them offer free trials or low-cost introductory rates. The big news for fans in the U.S. is that Paramount+ has gotten the rights to stream South Park all around the world. This means that the whole series will be available on the platform in the U.S. for the first time.
This new five-year deal, worth $300 million a year for a total of $1.5 billion, ends the previous deal that gave HBO Max exclusive U.S. streaming rights until June 2025. The regular episodes of South Park will now be available on Paramount+ along with the show's earlier specials. This will make South Park more available to stream.
Streaming to Canada, the UK, Australia, and other countries
For viewers from other countries, things have been more complicated. Earlier in July 2025, South Park was taken off of Paramount+ in some international countries for a short time since the license had run out. This removal happened because the streaming rights issues were still going on. Comedy Central Canada will show new episodes at the same time as they air in the US, but it's not clear if Season 27 will be available to stream in the UK and Australia. If there isn't a local streaming home, fans outside the U.S. may need to employ VPN services to go to Comedy Central or related sites.
The South Park Streaming Saga: Paramount+, HBO Max, and More
As South Park has made its way through the streaming world, it has had its ups and downs, which shows how hard it is to get popular content. Trey Parker and Matt Stone have a lot of control over the show's digital rights through their Park County production firm. This makes talks difficult.
What the Paramount/Skydance Deal Means and How It Affects You
The recent delays and arguments are mostly because Skydance Media is about to buy Paramount Global. Skydance, which has the capacity to block large Paramount deals, is said to have pushed for a shorter five-year arrangement instead of the longer 10-year, $3 billion deal that had been talked about before. This intervention caused a lot of stress, and Parker and Stone made their anger known in public.
User @TVShowAddict said what they thought:
So, owing of mergers between companies, Season 27 of "South Park" being delayed again? Parker and Stone were right when they declared this was a "stshow." Please let us watch! #SouthParkSeason27 #StreamingWars
The new $1.5 billion deal for global streaming rights means that South Park will be a big part of Paramount+'s content for the next five years. Parker and Stone's firm has promised to make 10 new episodes per year.
The Lawsuit Between Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery
Before this new contract with Paramount+, South Park could only be streamed in the U.S. on HBO Max. This was because of a $500 million exclusive deal that started in 2019 and ended in June 2025. When Paramount+ started streaming new South Park specials, this agreement became a subject of controversy. Warner Bros. Discovery then sued. Warner Bros. Discovery said that these specials should have been included in their exclusive deal and that the other company broke the contract. But Paramount said that the specials were not part of the regular season episodes that were covered under the HBO Max deal.
User @MediaAnalyst said that it was hard to understand:
The rights to broadcast "South Park" are a great example of how complicated modern media can be. It's a lot to keep track of for Season 27 with Paramount+, HBO Max, and Skydance. #SouthParkNews
The $1.5 billion contract that ended these disagreements shows how high the stakes are in the streaming market and how important established programming like South Park is for getting and keeping members.
What to Expect from Season 27 of South Park: Plot Predictions and Targets for Satire
South Park is well-known for being able to make fun of current events and pop culture very rapidly. Even though there has been a lot of behind-the-scenes drama at the program, the creators are still making new episodes.
Trailer Breakdown: Hints for Upcoming Episodes
The teaser trailer for Season 27 gives us some clues about what's to come. It has a lot of crazy images, such plane disasters and the Statue of Liberty being taken down, and a scenario about a "war with Canada." The clip also depicts Randy Marsh telling his daughter Shelley to take ketamine and P. Diddy showing up in space gear, which is a surprise. These short clips make it seem like the season will cover a wide range of current events, from problems with air traffic control to celebrity scandals and international ties.
Fan Theories and Community Buzz
Fans are actively guessing what might happen in the story. Some people think that the show will openly deal with the business intrigue over its streaming rights, maybe even making fun of Paramount and Skydance. Some people want to see more adventures with characters that fans love.
User @RandyMarshFan told us what they hoped for:
What do you think will happen in Season 27 of "South Park" besides the business deals? I want to see more of Randy Marsh's crazy stuff! #SouthParkPredictions #Season27
Because the program has a history of making fun of politicians and societal trends, it's probable that AI breakthroughs, social media trends, and the impending U.S. presidential race would be targets. However, Parker and Stone have said they want to avoid making too much fun of the 2024 election.
User @SouthParkFanatic said they were looking forward to how the show would deal with real-life events:
The "South Park" streaming drama is crazy! I can't wait to watch how Parker and Stone make fun of the big Paramount/Skydance merger in Season 27. #SouthPark #Season27
How the Skydance Merger Will Affect South Park's Future
There's little doubt that Skydance Media's purchase of Paramount Global has had an effect on how South Park is made and distributed. Parker and Stone's public comments about the merger being a "stshow" show how business considerations may affect artistic work in the real world. Because of all the problems at work, the creators have had to fight hard to make sure the program goes on.
The show's creators threatened to sue incoming Paramount head Jeff Shell and accused Skydance of interfering, which shows how serious the situation is. The new $1.5 billion arrangement would keep things stable for the next five years, but it also shows that Skydance opposed an earlier proposed 10-year, $3 billion deal.
Important Characters and Possible Storylines for Season 27
The primary characters Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny will all be back, and Trey Parker and Matt Stone will continue to voice several of them. We can look forward to more of Randy Marsh's frequently mistaken exploits, which have become a regular part of previous seasons. The teaser hints that the French Canadian Mime might come back, which suggests that the long-running "war with Canada" plot would continue.
Because of the show's history, new characters and celebrity guest stars are always a possibility. This gives the show new targets for satire. One of the main reasons people watch the show is because it can mix existing character arcs with current events.
Trey Parker and Matt Stone's Fight for South Park's Rights Behind the Scenes
Since the show started in 1997, Trey Parker and Matt Stone have had a lot of creative influence over South Park. They have often caused controversy by being willing to break rules and make fun of everything, but they have always put their creative vision first. Their production firm, Park County, has a partnership with Paramount called South Park Digital Studios, which gives them a lot of power in talks for streaming.
The current talks weren't only about money; they were also about making sure viewers could watch the program for a long time and that the producers could keep making content on their own terms.
Why Fans Care About the Streaming Disputes
The streaming disagreements make it hard for fans to watch new and previous episodes. The fact that South Park was taken off of Paramount+ in international regions for a short time made a lot of people angry. Because it was unclear where the show would be available digitally, many people had to find other ways to see it.
User @KennyDiesOften said how much the fans were looking forward to:
We can't wait for "South Park" Season 27 to start on July 23! After all the trouble with streaming rights, I simply need my fix of Cartman and pandemonium. #ComedyCentral #SouthPark
The settlement of these accords ensures that viewers can count on stability and that one of the most popular satirical shows on TV will still be available to watch.