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South Park Removed From Paramount+ Over Stalled Merger Talks

Paramount’s stalled Skydance merger blocked renewal of South Park’s international streaming license, leaving fans without on-demand episodes.

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Overview

  • Paramount+ lost its international streaming license on June 30 and has since removed all South Park episodes from its service worldwide, including U.S. accounts.
  • The 27th season’s premiere was pushed back two weeks to July 23 as contract negotiations faltered during the merger approval process.
  • Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s Park County entity sent a legal demand to Skydance’s incoming president, accusing him of interfering in their licensing talks.
  • Fans have vowed to cancel Paramount+ subscriptions and are sharing tips for accessing past episodes through HBO Max, digital purchases and ad-supported services.
  • Selective specials remain on Paramount+, while linear Comedy Central broadcasts, Pluto TV and standalone purchases offer fragmentary access.