22 Years Later, Controversial American Action Movie ‘Team America: World Police’ Lands on Streaming

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Do you remember those over-the-top comedy movies that satirized America, where you’d laugh and think, ‘That’s ridiculous, it could never happen’? Well, times have changed. In 2026, a movie about patriotic puppets causing chaos with guns and explosions feels surprisingly real. There’s one film that perfectly captures that vibe – and soon, Team America: World Police will be available on a new streaming service, bringing its unique brand of action and satire to a new audience.

Get ready to watch Team America: World Police on Paramount+ starting next month! The famously outrageous puppet movie arrives on the streaming service February 1st. It’s no surprise the film comes from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. While South Park constantly pushes boundaries with its controversial humor (helped by a weekly stream of current events), Team America: World Police remains brilliantly satirical and politically incorrect, even years later.

The movie Team America: World Police centers around a global team dedicated to fighting terrorism, and they’re known for taking action before thinking things through. Similar to South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone provide the voices for most of the characters, including well-known figures like Kim Jong-il, Matt Damon, George Clooney, Sean Penn, and a large number of other celebrities. Here’s what the movie is officially about:

Kim Jong-il, the leader of North Korea, cooks up a worldwide terrorist plan, and it’s up to the skilled and heavily armed Team America to stop him. But the team, including tech expert Chris who dislikes actors, faces another challenge: the Film Actors Guild, a group of Hollywood liberals who disagree with Team America’s approach to global problem-solving.

‘Team America: World Police’ Is (Unfortunately) as Relevant as Ever

To see how surprisingly relevant Team America: World Police still is, just look at the news today. Most comedies that push boundaries don’t hold up well – jokes and language that were once okay now seem outdated. But Team America is different, and it remains remarkably funny and insightful, especially in 2026.

The film appeals to today’s viewers and is genuinely enjoyable to watch. It’s been well-received by critics, earning a ‘Certified Fresh’ rating of 77% on Rotten Tomatoes, and audiences seem to love it even more, giving it an 80% rating.

Everyone’s a Target in ‘Team America: World Police’

One of the things that makes South Park great – and often misunderstood – is its willingness to satirize everyone, regardless of their political views. It doesn’t just target one side; it criticizes both liberals and conservatives. Right now, the President is being parodied, but the show constantly moves on to other famous and powerful figures. Team America: World Police follows the same approach.

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The movie primarily critiques American foreign policy, particularly its approach to North Korea. But it doesn’t just target one side; it criticizes both Democrats and Republicans equally. It also pokes fun at Hollywood’s tendency to get involved in international affairs. And occasionally, celebrities like Matt Damon become the subject of jokes, seemingly at random.



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2026-01-30 01:20