Why Fans Think South Park Is Leaving Max

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Viewers think that South Park might be leaving Max as the exclusive licensing deal with Paramount+ has already ended. Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, this animated sitcom follows four foul-mouthed friends. They embark on several strange misadventures and meet new characters. With the series having surpassed its expiry date on Max, many are now wondering where it will be available next, whether it will remain on the same platform or move elsewhere. So, here are the details.

Is South Park leaving Max and when?

Under the Paramount+ licensing deal, June 30, 2025, marked the last day the series would be available on Max. However, Deadline reported in May 2025 that Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount+ have reportedly struck a deal to keep the series on a non-exclusive basis after its expiration.

The outlet mentions that while the series will be moving to Paramount+, it won’t be leaving Max. Sources claim that talks surrounding the deal are still “preliminary,” and that this is Paramount+’s way of bringing the series to market.

Another Deadline report mentions that the extension deal between Paramount+ and WBD over South Park depicts a shift in tone for the two companies, which have had a controversial collaboration. With Season 27 premiering, it will debut directly on the new streaming platform, Paramount+.

Is South Park also available to watch and stream on Paramount+?

Yes, South Park will be available to watch and stream on Paramount+, starting July 1.

Fans can binge-watch all the previous seasons on either of the platforms, Max or Paramount+. For new users, Paramount+ offers a free 1-week trial to access their library before officially deciding to subscribe. Moreover, for regular users, the service provides two plans, which one can subscribe to per their preference. They are as follows: