South Park Just Got Removed From a Major Streaming Service

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The popular animated series South Park is no longer available on a significant streaming platform due to the commencement of a fresh licensing agreement for the show. Over the summer, South Park found itself embroiled in legal issues concerning its licensing rights, causing a setback for the release of the new season. Contrary to earlier assumptions, the series continued to stream on HBO Max for longer than initially planned during this period. However, with the conclusion of the new deal, it’s now officially off the platform.

Starting August 6th, you won’t find South Park on HBO Max anymore. The episodes available up until August 5th are the last ones you can watch there for now. Originally, the series was supposed to leave earlier in July, but due to ongoing negotiations with Paramount, it stayed a bit longer than expected. Now that a new licensing agreement has been reached between Paramount and creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker, all previous episodes as well as future ones of South Park will be available exclusively on Paramount+.

South Park’s New Streaming Deal Takes Effect

South Park has inked a fresh five-year contract with Paramount worth $1.5 million, giving them an annual production target of ten new episodes. During this period, both the existing library and newly created episodes will be accessible only on Paramount+. This significant agreement underscores the immense worth of the animated series and suggests that it’s here to stay for a while, regardless of its recent season premiere’s impressive ratings.

For tonight’s viewing, the latest season of “South Park” – Season 27 – is back on air, specifically on Wednesday, August 6th at 10:00PM ET. The episode, titled “Got A Nut,” promises to center around Mr. Mackey, who finds himself jobless and in need of a new means of income. The delay of a week had left fans curious about the show’s fate, as the premiere turned out to be one of the most-watched episodes of the animated series in decades.

What Does This New Deal Mean for South Park?

Under this fresh licensing agreement, Paramount+ now stands as the exclusive streaming platform for viewing “South Park.” Initially, fans had apprehensions due to speculations that additional series episodes might be prohibited, much like what occurred in various international regions. This fear led to Paramount+ momentarily taking down the entire series, only to re-upload it with the new season. However, with the show’s comeback, a majority of its regular collection of episodes (excluding the actually banned ones) is now accessible for viewing by enthusiasts who wish to catch up.

After experiencing a challenging summer, South Park managed to secure a new licensing agreement for their animated series, putting the rough patch behind them. The upcoming season will air in its entirety, along with the rest of the series. With such immense value at stake, it’s unlikely that they’ll slow down now, even if they lose another streaming platform. South Park will continue to be enjoyed wherever it is available.

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2025-08-06 17:29