Paramount+ wins South Park library and new episodes after $1.25bn deal

The announcement of one of the richest deals in television history follows the season 27 premiere of the long-running animated series, with the new episode attacking US President Donald Trump

Under the agreement, Paramount will air 50 new South Park episodes across five seasons

Paramount Global has extended its partnership with South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone for another five years, the company said on Wednesday.

Under the new deal, Paramount will pay South Park Digital Studios, co-owned by the media giant and Park County, more than $1.25 billion (€1bn), ranking it among the richest deals in television history, according to an LA Times report from Tuesday.