"South Park Secures $1.5B Paramount+ Deal Before Season 27"

You can’t get rid of Eric Cartman that easily. South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are reportedly on the verge of finalizing a landmark streaming deal for the long-running animated series, following intense negotiations sparked by the Paramount-Skydance merger.

According to The Los Angeles Times, Paramount has agreed to secure the exclusive streaming rights to South Park, bringing the show into the Paramount+ library. While the deal is not yet officially sealed, it includes a commitment from Parker and Stone’s production company, Park County Productions, to deliver 10 new episodes annually. Valued at an estimated $300 million per year, the five-year agreement would generate over $1.5 billion for the streamer—making South Park one of the most lucrative and high-value franchises in television today.

It’s a figure that reflects the show’s enduring cultural impact. Since its controversial and groundbreaking debut in 1999, South Park has evolved into a global phenomenon, spawning a feature film, award-winning video games, bestselling merchandise, and numerous critically acclaimed specials.

However, the show’s future had recently been cast into uncertainty. HBO Max’s streaming rights expired in June, removing the series from the platform and leaving fans without a reliable home for new content. Production delays have also plagued recent seasons—only six episodes and three specials have aired since February 2023—amid growing tensions over corporate restructuring tied to the Paramount-Skydance merger.

The frustration came to a head when Comedy Central postponed the Season 27 premiere from July 9 to July 23. In response, Parker and Stone took to social media with a blunt statement: “This merger is a s**tshow and it’s f**king up South Park,” they said. “We are at the studio working on new episodes and we hope the fans get to see them somehow.”

Now, with this new deal on the horizon, the creators appear poised to regain stability—both creatively and logistically—ensuring that South Park remains a staple of animated satire for years to come. Chaos, of course, will always be part of the package.