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‘South Park’ Creators Speak Out After Comedy Central Pushes Back Season 27 Premiere Date

  • Comedy Central delayed the Season 27 premiere of South Park from July 9 to July 23 at 10 p.m. ET/PT without providing a reason for the change.
  • The delay followed ongoing tensions linked to Paramount Global's merger with Skydance and legal disputes involving creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and incoming president Jeff Shell.
  • Parker and Stone accused Shell of steering streaming rights negotiations to benefit Paramount, threatened legal action, and confirmed they continue working on new episodes at their studio.
  • The show’s $500 million exclusive HBO Max streaming deal expired recently without a replacement, while Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix actively bid for South Park's streaming rights.
  • Paramount+ expects to start streaming South Park in time for Season 27, though the premiere delay and licensing disputes indicate continuing challenges in content distribution.
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Variety broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
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