JOURNAL ARTICLE

After canceling Colbert for 'financial' reasons, Paramount pays $1.5 billion for South Park streaming rights.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Morris, Chris 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Paramount securing streaming rights for the entire South Park back catalog through a five-year deal worth $1.5 billion with creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker. This agreement comes after HBO Max previously held the streaming rights and follows failed negotiations for a co-streaming arrangement. The deal coincides with the premiere of South Park's 27th season on Comedy Central and raises questions about Paramount's financial decisions, especially in light of recent cancellations and settlements. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2025/07, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Arts and Entertainment
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:186887036
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