According to reports from US Magazine and News18, the creators of the long-running animated comedy South Park are renaming the series South America for its upcoming 29th season as a satirical jab at US President Donald Trump’s administration. The announcement arrived via the show’s official X account following a Creative Arts Emmy Award win on Sunday, September 7, 2026, where the Comedy Central program secured its fifth trophy for Outstanding Animated Program.
Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone Target Presidential Naming Spree
Series creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone released a public statement on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, detailing the unexpected pivot. “Inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google, we are changing the name of South Park to SOUTH AMERICA,” the creators stated in a press release cited by US Magazine. The name change serves as a direct critique of President Trump’s recent executive actions altering geographic nomenclature across North America. In January 2025, the administration renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. More recently, an executive order changed Lake Ontario to Lake America following stalled trade talks with Canada, according to US Magazine.
Tech Mapping Changes and Paramount Merger Pressure
The satirical announcement specifically targets major tech companies and media conglomerates. Apple Maps and Google Maps subsequently updated their navigation applications to display “Lake America” and the “Gulf of America” for users within the United States, prompting the show’s nod to corporate compliance. Additionally, Parker and Stone took aim at their distributor in the statement, adding, “We especially want to thank our parent company Paramount — a Skydance Capitulation,” as reported by News18. This jab references Paramount’s pending $111 billion merger with Warner Brothers, a deal currently delayed until June next year following antitrust lawsuits filed by 12 states.
Escalating Tensions Between the White House and Comedy Central
The satirical feud between the animated series and the federal government has intensified since Trump returned to the White House.
Did You Know?
According to US Magazine, in addition to renaming bodies of water, President Trump has previously proposed changing the name of the US state of New Mexico to “New America.”
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the new season of South Park premiere?
According to US Magazine, season 29 premieres on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, with new episodes airing every two weeks.
Why did the creators change the name to South America?
As reported by News18, the name change is a satirical jab at President Donald Trump’s administration for renaming geographic landmarks like the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario.
Where can viewers watch the new episodes?
According to News18 and US Magazine, new episodes will air on Comedy Central and will be available to stream the next day on Paramount+.
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