The future ofSouth Park’s status on streaming services got a major update, even as the legal battles and lawsuits surrounding it continue.South Parkis one of the most beloved and longest-running adult animated shows of all time. It’s become a legend of pop-culture: everything fromSouth Park’s banned episodesto the variousSouth Parkmovieshave earned the series a reputation for irreverent, hilarious humor that doesn’t pull punches. It’s also a very lucrative show with a massive audience, which makes the future ofSouth Park’s streaming home a high-profile topic.
Now,Deadlinehas confirmed thatSouth Parkwill remain on Max indefinitely, as Warner Bros. Discovery has secured an extension to its deal with Paramount Global. Paramount owns the rights toSouth Parkand the studio that develops it, South Park Digital Studios. However, Paramount and Warner Bros. previously had a $500 million deal that allowed the latter to houseSouth Parkon its streaming service, Max. That deal was supposed to end on June 23, as Paramount reportedly intends to houseSouth Parkon its own streaming service, Paramount+, but Max has secured an extension until a new deal can be finalized or denied.
South Park’s Streaming Rights & Possible Legal Action Explained
Paramount Is Facing Several Legal Challenges Over The Streaming Rights To South Park & The Series May Find A New Home In The Future
The news ofSouth Parkremaining on Max for the time being comes in the midst of a maelstrom of legal battles, lawsuits, and accusations. Back in 2023, Warner Bros. sued Paramount over the fact that manySouth Parkspecials were created as Paramount+ originals, and WBD asserts that they violated the standing $500 million deal that secured the exclusive streaming rights for Max (viaTHR.) More recently,South Parkcreators Trey Parker and Matt Stone also sued Paramount for alleged interference in their negotiations with other companies like Warner Bros. and Netflix(viaTHR).
Lawyers for Parker and Stone’s company,Park County, alleged that incoming executive Jeff Shell directed both Warner Bros. and Netflix to allow Paramount+ a 12-month window for new episodes ofSouth Parkand to only give Park County a five-year deal instead of a 10-year agreement. Shell is not yet affiliated with Paramount Global and not authorized to negotiate deals, though he will be the company’s new president onceParamount’s merger with Skydanceis completed. The outcome of Park County’s lawsuit is not yet determined, but it could be a sign that Parker and Stone will find a new streaming home forSouth Parkin the future.
What’s Coming Up Next For South Park
South Park Season 27 Releases On July 9 & A New Special Is Also Confirmed
In spite of the legal battles surrounding it, the future ofSouth Parkas a show is still bright.South Parkseason 27is set to premiere on July 9 afterSouth Parkseason 26 finished in March 2023. Thetrailer forSouth Parkseason 27has already hinted that the show will tackle some taboo current events, from Sean “Diddy” Combs' arrest to recent plane crashes.There’s also another, yet unnamed,South Parkspecial that is slated for a 2025 release date and will presumably be released on Paramount+. The most recentSouth Parkspecial wasThe End of Obesity, which was released on July 01, 2025.
