After canceling Colbert for ‘financial’ reasons, Paramount pays $1.5 billion for South Park streaming rights
FortuneWednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:57:21 PM
Paramount made headlines by pulling the plug on The Colbert Show due to budget cuts, only to turn around and drop a whopping $1.5 billion to secure South Park’s streaming rights. Fans are left scratching their heads—why axe one beloved show for "financial reasons" while splurging on another? The irony isn’t lost on anyone, especially with South Park’s infamous "Oh My God, they killed Kenny!" line now feeling a little too on-the-nose.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about money—it’s about priorities. Paramount’s decision highlights the messy, often contradictory logic of streaming wars, where legacy shows get sacrificed while studios chase shiny (and expensive) IPs. For viewers, it’s another reminder that corporate strategies don’t always align with what audiences actually want.
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