South Park Rebrands as South America for Season 29 Satire

The long-running animated series South Park has been officially rebranded as South America for its 29th season, a satirical move by creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone that mocks corporate and political actions. The season premieres on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET on Comedy Central, with new episodes available for streaming on Paramount the following day. The name change was announced by Parker and Stone in a statement that directly referenced recent political events. "Inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google, we are changing the name of South Park to SOUTH AMERICA," the creators wrote. "We especially want to thank our parent company Paramount a Skydance Capitulation." The statement is a satirical jab at President Donald Trump's recent actions to rename landmarks, such as Lake Ontario to Lake America, and at the compliance of major technology companies with those directives. The rebranding is not merely a promotional stunt but appears to be a central element of the new season's narrative. The premiere episode is titled "South American Biker Gangs" and follows the arrival of e-bikes in the town.