South Park creators slam new streaming deal after season 27 premiere delayed
South Park creators issue statement to fans after new season delayed
- Comedy Central announced a two-week delay for South Park's season 27 premiere, moving it from July 9 to July 23.
- Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone issued a strong statement, blaming the delay on the ongoing merger between David Ellison's Skydance and Paramount Global.
- The creators expressed frustration, stating the merger is 'f***ing up South Park' and hoping fans will still be able to watch new episodes.
- Questions remain about the show's streaming future after its exclusive licensing deal with HBO Max expired, though Paramount+ is expected to be its new home.
- Parker and Stone had previously indicated they might intentionally delay the season due to the challenges of covering the presidential election.