Paramount Indefinitely Delays Kendrick Lamar Comedy

Paramount Pictures has indefinitely delayed the release of an untitled live-action comedy starring Kendrick Lamar and directed by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, removing the project from its schedule for the second time.

The film, originally set for a July 4, 2025, debut, was first postponed to March 20, 2026, due to scheduling conflicts. No new date has been announced, though production teams confirmed the movie remains in active development. "It's true we're moving again. We're working hard at finishing the movie," Park County, Parker and Stone's production company, and pgLang, Lamar's company, said in a joint statement.

The delay stems from the packed schedules of those involved. Lamar has been on a global co-headlining tour with SZA since April, with performances continuing through next month. Meanwhile, Parker and Stone have focused on producing the 29th season of South Park, which recently returned with strong ratings on Comedy Central and shifted to a biweekly format. Filming took place in the final quarter of 2024, but both sides required additional time to prioritize post-production amid these commitments.

The project marks Lamar's major big-screen debut...