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South Park Season 27 Premiere Pushed to July 23 Following Streaming Rights Battle

Unresolved HBO Max licensing talks have forced Comedy Central to delay the season in view of the unsettled Skydance-Paramount acquisition.

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Overview

  • Comedy Central has pushed the Season 27 premiere from July 9 to July 23, 2025.
  • The show’s $500 million exclusive HBO Max licensing deal expired on June 30 without a successor agreement.
  • Seasons 1 through 26 remain available on HBO Max under an interim extension as Paramount Global, Warner Bros. Discovery and potential suitors negotiate new terms.
  • Trey Parker and Matt Stone have threatened legal action against RedBird and Skydance executives for alleged interference in streaming negotiations.
  • Skydance Media’s proposed $8 billion acquisition of Paramount Global remains unsettled, adding uncertainty to South Park’s distribution strategy.