South Park Streaming Rights Battle Intensifies

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are threatening legal action against Paramount and its incoming president, Jeff Shell, alleging interference in negotiations over the show's streaming rights. Park County, the creators' company, claims Shell pressured Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) to alter their streaming offers to benefit Paramount, including a 12-month exclusive window for Paramount+ and shorter contract terms. Paramount's $900 million deal for South Park expires in two years, while WBD previously sued Paramount for allegedly breaching a $500 million contract regarding streaming rights. The dispute is further complicated by the joint venture South Park Digital Studios and the pending Skydance acquisition of Paramount. Max (formerly HBO Max) has secured an extension to stream South Park reruns, but the future streaming home for new episodes is uncertain. The final resolution could significantly affect where fans can watch South Park.