South Park secures five-year streaming deal with Paramount+ for $1.5 billion

Attention, fans of South Park! Exciting news has come our way, as the beloved show has secured a groundbreaking deal with Paramount+. After some intense negotiations following the Paramount-Skydance merger, the creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, are on the verge of finalizing an agreement for the show’s streaming rights.

According to The Los Angeles Times, Paramount has agreed to include South Park in their Paramount+ catalog. The deal includes an agreement for Parker and Stone’s company to produce 10 episodes annually. Although the deal is not yet official, it is reportedly valued at an impressive $300 million per year, totaling over $1.5 billion over a span of five years. This deal positions South Park as one of the most lucrative television franchises in the current landscape.

After the conclusion of South Park’s previous streaming deal with HBO Max in June, the show’s future seemed uncertain. However, with this new agreement with Paramount, fans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that South Park will have a new home for the next five years.

Despite some hiccups in the production schedule due to the Paramount-Skydance merger, the show’s creative team is committed to delivering new episodes to their dedicated fanbase. After a brief delay in the season 27 premiere, Parker and Stone expressed their frustrations but assured fans that they are hard at work creating new content.

In the midst of all the chaos, it appears that South Park will soon find its creative stride once again. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development!