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South Park Season 27 Premiere on Comedy Central: 7 Things to Know

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1. New Premiere Date

Originally slated for July 9, the Season 27 premiere has been pushed back to July 23 at 10 pm ET/PT on Comedy Central.

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2. Why the Delay?

Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are blaming a chaotic merger between Paramount Global and Skydance, calling it a "shtshow" that’s "fcking up South Park.”

3. Streaming Drama

South Park’s exclusive HBO Max streaming deal has ended. Paramount is pushing for Paramount+ exclusivity, while Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix have reportedly been in talks, creating some unresolved legal tension.

4. Where to Watch Live

New episodes will air live on Comedy Central. They're also accessible through live-TV streaming services like Philo, Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV.

5. What to Expect from Season 27

A teaser dropped in April, teasing apocalyptic chaos: plane crashes, Statue of Liberty destruction, a war with Canada, bird flu, AI mayhem, ketamine jokes, and even a Diddy parody in space.

6. Skipped Election

The creators deliberately delayed the season to avoid clashing with the 2024 U.S. presidential election, feeling it might overshadow their satire.

7. Seasons 1–26 Are Still Online

You can still stream the first 26 seasons on HBO Max. Season 27 is expected to land on Paramount+ the next day, though a finalized streaming deal hasn’t been confirmed.

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