The boys are back in town, and by the boys, we mean the iconic quartet of Stan, Kyle, Kenny, and Cartman. South Park is set to return with Season 27, and it looks like our favorite Colorado crew is tackling the state of things in their signature, barely-coping style.
The beloved animated series recently dropped a new trailer that initially tricks viewers into thinking they're getting a sneak peek at a new drama. With intense editing and ominous music, the trailer sets a dramatic tone—until Randy, Stan's dad, and his sister Shelley appear. In a hilariously unexpected twist, Randy asks Shelley if she's been taking drugs, suggesting, "Because I think it could really help you," as they sit on her bed with a Wicked movie poster in the background.
South Park Season 27 is slated to premiere on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025. Following the humorous gag, the trailer shifts back to intense action, hinting at several significant and topical events in the upcoming season. Expect to see major plane crashes, the Statue of Liberty being toppled, a P. Diddy cameo, and, of course, a war with Canada—a recurring theme that long-time fans or those familiar with the 1999 film South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut might have anticipated.
The teaser confirms that Season 27 will air on Comedy Central, marking over two years since the conclusion of Season 26. In the interim, fans have been treated to three specials: 2023's South Park: Joining the Panderverse and South Park (Not Suitable For Children), followed by 2024's South Park: The End of Obesity.
South Park celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2022, having first aired on Comedy Central in 1997 to immediate acclaim.
