South Park’s official account on X posted a message stating that creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are “changing the name of South Park to SOUTH AMERICA,” according to the post published after the show’s Emmy win for Outstanding Animated Program.
The post states: “Inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google, we are changing the name of South Park to SOUTH AMERICA. We especially want to thank our parent company Paramount – a Skydance Capitulation.”
The wording of the announcement, including its references to “bravery and patriotism” of Apple and Google and the phrase “a Skydance Capitulation” describing Paramount, reads as satirical rather than a literal corporate announcement, consistent with the show’s long history of using its social media and episodes for pointed commentary.
Along with the name-change statement, the same post confirmed logistical details for the show’s upcoming season. According to the post, the 29th season of South Park will premiere on Wednesday, September 16th, at 10pm ET/PT on Comedy Central. The post also states that new episodes will be available to stream on Paramount+ globally, with next-day availability in the United States, Canada, and Australia.
No further explanation of the “South America” name or its intended meaning was provided in the post beyond the quoted statement. The tweet does not clarify whether the name change applies to the show’s title, its setting, or is purely a one-off statement tied to the Emmy win. No additional context, follow-up statements, or confirmation from Paramount, Comedy Central, or Skydance was included in the source material.
The announcement follows the show’s recognition at the Emmy Awards in the Outstanding Animated Program category, though the source text does not specify further details about that win, such as the episode recognized or competing nominees.
As of the source post, the primary confirmed, non-satirical details are the Season 29 premiere date and streaming availability plan across Comedy Central and Paramount+.
Key facts
- A post from South Park’s official X account states creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone are ‘changing the name’ of the show to ‘SOUTH AMERICA’
- The statement follows the show’s Emmy win for Outstanding Animated Program, per the post
- The post references Apple, Google, and describes parent company Paramount as ‘a Skydance Capitulation’
- Season 29 of South Park is set to premiere Wednesday, September 16th, at 10pm ET/PT on Comedy Central, according to the post
- New episodes will stream on Paramount+ worldwide, with next-day availability in the U.S., Canada, and Australia, per the post