Key takeaways
- South Park has been removed from international Paramount+ due to unresolved licensing issues.
- International fans have propelled South Park movies into the platform’s top 10.
- The future of Season 27 and international streaming remains unclear as legal battles continue.
Paramount+ has abruptly removed South Park from its international platforms following a licensing rights fallout, sparking outrage among fans. The sudden removal came without any official warning, leaving international viewers scrambling to find alternatives — with many now binge-watching South Park’s movies and specials instead.
The removal is reportedly linked to a complex legal battle between series creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Paramount Global, and Skydance Media, who are currently navigating a high-stakes merger.
Streaming Rights Dispute Delays New Episodes
Season 27 of South Park was initially scheduled to premiere in July 2025. However, it has been postponed indefinitely due to ongoing legal and contractual disputes between the show’s creators and Paramount Global, the parent company of Comedy Central. Parker and Stone, who produce South Park under their company Park County, have accused Skydance of overstepping authority, especially regarding an $800 million loan tied to the franchise.
The creators recently issued an open letter demanding Skydance stop interfering with South Park’s contractual obligations until the merger with Paramount is officially complete.
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Fans Flock to Streaming Films Amid Uncertainty
While the core series has vanished internationally, South Park’s original movies and streaming specials have surged in popularity. Titles such as South Park: The End of Obesity, The Streaming Wars, and Not Suitable for Children have cracked the top ten in Paramount+’s movie rankings over the past week.
These films — technically considered TV specials — have become the only South Park content still available for international subscribers, who continue to show their loyalty to the franchise.
Paramount Faces Backlash as Comic-Con Appearance Looms
Despite the tension, South Park is still expected to appear at San Diego Comic-Con next week during the “Comedy Central Adult Animation” panel, alongside Beavis and Butt-Head and Digman!. Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and others are scheduled to attend, giving hope to fans that further updates — and possibly resolutions — may be shared during the event.
Meanwhile, Paramount+ is actively negotiating to restore international streaming rights. For now, only U.S. viewers retain access to the full South Park catalog.
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