South Park Season 29 Premieres as 'South America' with Trump Cameo

South Park Season 29 Premieres as 'South America' with Trump Cameo

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Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone said the series premiered its 29th season on 16 September, temporarily titled 'South America', featuring an updated theme song, an e-bike storyline and a brief cameo by President Donald Trump. It aired on Comedy Central and streamed on Paramount+.

The rebranding was announced earlier in September, with the duo describing it as a satirical response to President Trump's proposal to rename Lake Ontario and to tech companies' compliance with such changes. The temporary name was first reported in industry news and underscored the show's shift away from direct references to the president.

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Trey Parker Matt Stone Paramount Comedy Central Paramount+

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Lake Ontario

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September 17, 2026
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South Park season 29 opens with new setting and reduced focus on Trump
South Park season 29 opens with new setting and reduced focus on Trump

USA Today • 17 Sep 12:58

The animated series returns with a premiere that renames the town South America and shifts its satire away from President Trump, though he appears in a brief opening cameo.

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South Park renamed "South America" for season 29 premiere with new theme song and Trump cameo
South Park renamed "South America" for season 29 premiere with new theme song and Trump cameo

Variety • 17 Sep 02:49

The animated series debuted its 29th season under the new title "South America," featuring an updated theme song, an e-bike storyline and a brief appearance by Donald Trump.

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South Park Returns for Season 29 Under New Title "South America"
South Park Returns for Season 29 Under New Title "South America"

deadline.com • 17 Sep 02:48

The animated series premiered its 29th season, now titled South America, featuring satire on e-bikes, corporate practices and political themes without directly mentioning President Trump.

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September 16, 2026
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Season 29 of "South Park" returns under the temporary name "South America"
Season 29 of "South Park" returns under the temporary name "South America"

USA Today • 16 Sep 15:57

"South Park" will resume on September 16 with its 29th season, aired as "South America" on Comedy Central and streamed on Paramount+.

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September 09, 2026
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Comedy duo renames 'South Park' as 'South America' to mock Trump
Comedy duo renames 'South Park' as 'South America' to mock Trump

latimes.com • 09 Sep 01:40

Trey Parker and Matt Stone said the long-running animated series will be titled 'South America' for its 29th season, satirizing President Trump's lake-renaming order and referencing a recent settlement involving Paramount and Skydance Media.

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September 08, 2026
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South Park to be retitled "South America" in satire of Trump’s naming campaign
South Park to be retitled "South America" in satire of Trump’s naming campaign

Common Dreams • 08 Sep 23:21

Creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker announced the animated series will be renamed "South America" for its 29th season, mocking President Donald Trump’s recent geographic renaming proposals and the compliance of tech companies.

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South Park Announces Name Change to "South America" Ahead of New Season
South Park Announces Name Change to "South America" Ahead of New Season

Deadline • 08 Sep 17:22

The animated series announced it will be temporarily rebranded as "South America" as a satirical response to recent political naming proposals, and criticized its parent company in a statement.

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