South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have publicly blasted the recent Paramount-Skydance merger, blaming the corporate shake-up for derailing production of Season 27. Their fiery statement—posted to the official South Park X account just minutes after Comedy Central delayed the season premiere—has thrown a spotlight on the internal turmoil disrupting one of television’s longest-running animated series.
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Trey Parker and Matt Stone called the Paramount-Skydance merger a “s***show” and accused it of “f****** up South Park.”
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The statement followed Comedy Central’s announcement that Season 27 would be delayed from July 9 to July 23.
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Legal tensions over streaming rights and executive interference are reportedly behind the production issues.
A Public Outburst Over Corporate Chaos
On July 2, 2025, at 9:11 AM EDT, the @SouthPark X account posted a blunt response to Comedy Central’s press release about the season delay:
“This merger is a s***show and it’s f****** up South Park. We are at the studio working on new episodes and we hope the fans get to see them somehow.”
The statement, attributed directly to Parker and Stone, was released roughly 30 minutes after Comedy Central’s announcement, signaling a raw and immediate reaction to behind-the-scenes disruption. The timing was no coincidence—it underscores the creators’ mounting frustration as Paramount Global’s $8 billion merger with Skydance, finalized just days earlier, continues to ripple across production schedules.
Streaming Tensions Behind the Scenes
According to Deadline and Variety, Parker and Stone had already been in conflict with Paramount executives, particularly incoming Skydance president Jeff Shell, who allegedly interfered with ongoing streaming negotiations. Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix were previously in discussions to carry South Park, but the merger appears to have stalled or complicated those talks.
IGN notes that the creators’ plea—”we hope the fans get to see them somehow”—hints at distribution uncertainty. With the Season 27 premiere now pushed to July 23, fans are left wondering whether future episodes will face similar roadblocks.
Industry and Fan Reactions
Industry analysts have labeled the tweet a rare public escalation from Parker and Stone, who typically maintain creative control behind the scenes. Variety suggested the move could pressure Paramount and Skydance to resolve internal conflicts more quickly but acknowledged the risk of worsening corporate relations.
Fan response has been strong across X and Reddit. Outlets like IGN reported massive engagement with the post and widespread concern about what the merger could mean for the show’s future. As legal tensions escalate, many viewers fear South Park’s consistency and distribution could be jeopardized.
What’s Next for South Park?
With the premiere date now set for July 23, 2025, the question is whether Parker and Stone’s outburst will move the needle. Deadline reports that negotiations are still underway and could ultimately determine where and how South Park is released moving forward. The Hollywood Reporter points out that the creators are actively working on new episodes despite the uncertainty—a sign of resilience even as corporate obstacles mount.
For now, the South Park team has turned a corporate merger into a public feud. And true to form, they did it with biting honesty.
News compiled and edited by Derek Gibbs and Steven Bubbles on July 2, 2025. Follow us on ClownfishTV.com for more gaming, pop culture and tech news, and consider subscribing for only $5 per month to get access to exclusive podcasts and other content.
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X, @SouthPark, Post ID: 1940397871859384432, July 2, 2025
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The Hollywood Reporter, “South Park Creators Say Skydance-Paramount Merger Is ‘a ****show,’” July 2, 2025
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Deadline, “South Park Season 27 Premiere Date Pushed Amid Streaming Deal Uncertainty,” July 2, 2025
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IGN, “South Park Creators Slam Paramount and Skydance Merger,” July 2, 2025
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Variety, “South Park Creators Blast Paramount-Skydance Merger in Rare Public Outburst,” July 2, 2025
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