Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s animated comedy series, South Park, has officially signed a five-year deal with Paramount+ to stream all 26 previous seasons and release 50 new episodes. This deal is expected to be in the region of $1.5 billion (£1.1 billion). It’s a historic move for the long-running show, which first premiered in 1997.
South Park is known for its crude humor and swearing cartoon characters. It has, to its credit, created enough of a unique bubble in the world of animated comedy. It has gained notoriety for its raw and unfiltered style of addressing social issues, regularly finding itself at the center of heated debate. Major League Baseball The series has inspired a massive and lifestyle fan base. Its critical and commercial success laid the groundwork for its creators to produce their next masterpiece, The Book of Mormon which became their Pulitzer Prize winning game-changer.
As part of the new deal, Paramount+ will allow anyone to stream the complete library of South Park episodes. Collect them all so you don’t miss out on any of your favorite show’s unforgettable scenes! Along with streaming those previous seasons, Paramount+ will welcome 50 brand-new episodes to the family, continuing to grow the durable franchise that kids love.
Production on the new season was complicated. This was because Parker and Stone were in the process of cutting contracts with the various distribution platforms. Fans counted down the days to the new season’s premiere on July 9. Unfortunately, deal complexities have delayed its release. Though the new episodes will debut first on Comedy Central, they will later be offered for streaming on Paramount+.
This is a big deal though, because South Park has jumped to Paramount+ content exclusive. This decision arrives in the midst of a broader competition between streaming networks for exclusive rights to buzzy shows. With this new arrangement, Paramount+ aims to strengthen its offerings in the animated content arena and attract a broader audience.