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South Park Streaming Dispute Nears Resolution as Paramount Consolidates Series
Los Angeles, CA — Paramount Global is set to become the sole streaming home for the iconic comedy series South Park as of July 1, 2025, following years of a tumultuous partnership and costly legal disputes. The decision aims to simplify the access for fans of the series, which has long been splintered across various platforms.
Back in 2019, WarnerMedia entered a $500 million agreement with ViacomCBS, allowing them to stream the South Park library. However, after ViacomCBS rebranded to Paramount Global and launched its own streaming service, the relationship between the two companies soured. The series soon began producing exclusive content for Paramount+, further complicating the situation.
The culmination of these corporate tensions is expected to culminate in the complete consolidation of South Park episodes on Paramount+. However, entertainment critic ArtieReviews has hinted at a potential ban list of episodes that might not be available for streaming, stating that twelve episodes could be added due to their controversial content.
While Paramount has not officially confirmed the ban list, all episodes referenced are currently unavailable on Paramount+ in non-U.S. markets, where the company retains full streaming rights. If Paramount’s ban list is accurate, it would restrict viewers’ access to some of the series’ most notorious episodes.
In the backdrop of this media shift, Paramount Global is also pursuing a $28 billion sale to Skydance, a move that could further influence its programming decisions. Recent conflicts with the Trump administration over political coverage suggest the company may seek to avoid content perceived as politically sensitive.
As the streaming landscape for South Park undergoes significant change, fans are left to wonder how much of the show we’ll truly get to see. In the end, if these changes reflect a shift in content strategy, the future of South Park’s availability could be at stake, with millions riding on Paramount’s decisions.
