South Park, the long-running animated satire co-created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, has been officially renamed "South America," according to an announcement from the creators.
This rebranding appears to be a commentary on recent executive orders by U.S. President Donald Trump, which aimed to rename geographical locations such as the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and Lake Ontario to Lake America. The show's creators have cited tech companies like Apple and Google, which updated these locations on their respective mapping services in response to Trump's orders, as inspiration for their own renaming effort.
Parker and Stone’s official statement also included a critique of their parent company, Paramount, and Skydance, describing them as capitulating corporations. "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 announcement read.
Trump has been a frequent target of satire in South Park, notably in seasons 27 and 28. The extent of the renaming's implementation is currently unclear, with uncertainty about whether the fictional town itself or the show's official title will adopt the new name. However, the show's official X and Instagram accounts have already been updated to "South America," though the handle remains @southpark. Further clarity on the series' official title is expected within the next week.
The 29th season of the show, now referred to as "South America," is scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, September 16, at 10 p.m. on Comedy Central. New episodes will be available for streaming globally on Paramount Plus, with next-day availability in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. South Park is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary next year.