"South Park Season 27 Release Date Revealed with Topical Trailer"

The boys are back in town — and by the boys, we're talking about Stan, Kyle, Kenny, and Cartman. South Park has officially announced the return of Season 27, and it appears our favorite Colorado crew is tackling the current state of affairs in their own unique, barely-coping way.

The beloved animated series released a new trailer for the upcoming season, cleverly tricking the audience into believing it was a sneak peek at a new drama. With intense editing and suspenseful music, the trailer set an ominous tone... until Randy, Stan's dad, and his sister Shelley appear on-screen. Randy, sitting with Shelley on her bed, asks her if she's been taking drugs. "Because I think it could really help you," he suggests, with a Wicked movie poster hanging in the background.

After the gag, the trailer shifts back to dramatic action, hinting at several significant and topical events planned for the season. These include multiple plane crashes, the Statue of Liberty being toppled, a P. Diddy cameo, and what seems to be another war with Canada. If you're a longtime fan of the show or have seen the 1999 film South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut, you might have seen this coming.

The teaser also confirms that Season 27 will premiere on July 9, 2025, on Comedy Central, marking over two years since the conclusion of Season 26. Since then, the series has released three specials: South Park: Joining the Panderverse and South Park (Not Suitable For Children) in 2023, followed by South Park: The End of Obesity in 2024.

South Park celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2022, having debuted on Comedy Central to near-instant acclaim back in 1997.