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6d ago

South Park to Stream on Paramount+ as Licensing Deal with HBO Max Ends

Paramount+ secures exclusive streaming rights starting July 1, 2025, while preliminary talks explore non-exclusive availability on HBO Max.

Cartman holding Butters by the shoulder as other kids look on from the background in South Park. 

Overview

  • Paramount+ will stream the entire South Park library and new episodes starting July 1, 2025, following the expiration of HBO Max's $500 million exclusive licensing deal.
  • Season 27 of South Park will premiere on Comedy Central on July 9, 2025, marking the series' return after a two-year hiatus.
  • Preliminary discussions are underway about potentially keeping South Park available on HBO Max on a non-exclusive basis, though no agreement has been finalized.
  • Warner Bros. Discovery's 2023 lawsuit against Paramount over South Park specials exclusive to Paramount+ remains unresolved, with WBD seeking approximately $200 million in damages.
  • The shift in streaming rights reflects Paramount's strategic effort to consolidate its flagship content on Paramount+ while exploring revenue opportunities through shared licensing.