Overview

• Paramount+ removed all South Park episodes globally and in the U.S. once its streaming rights window expired.
• Negotiations for a replacement deal have stalled over Paramount Global’s pending $8 billion merger with Skydance Media and alleged contract meddling by incoming executive Jeff Shell.
• Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have denounced the merger as derailing their show, threatened legal action and blamed the blackout on corporate interference.
• Fans in multiple territories voiced fury on social media, with many threatening or carrying out Paramount+ subscription cancellations.
• South Park Season 27’s premiere has been pushed from July 9 to July 23 on Comedy Central as streaming availability remains unresolved.