History of South Park: The End of Obesity in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 27, 2024

"South Park: The End of Obesity" is a 2024 American adult animated comedy television special. It serves as the seventh installment in the South Park television special lineup and marks the 328th episode of the series overall. Premiering on May 24, 2024, the special aired on Paramount+.

August 5, 2021: Comedy Central's $900 Million Deal with Trey Parker and Matt Stone

On August 5, 2021, Comedy Central announced a $900 million deal with Trey Parker and Matt Stone, extending South Park to 30 seasons through 2027 and including 14 feature films exclusive to Paramount+. The projects were later clarified to be specials, not feature films.

May 15, 2024: Teaser Trailer Release

The teaser trailer for "South Park: The End of Obesity" was released on May 15, 2024. The trailer features Eric Cartman consulting with a doctor about his weight, Kyle Broflovski discouraging Cartman from something, and Randy Marsh and Butters Stotch discussing weight loss drugs and the American healthcare system.

May 24, 2024: Premiere of "South Park: The End of Obesity"

On May 24, 2024, the seventh South Park television special, "South Park: The End of Obesity," premiered on Paramount+. It is the 328th episode of the series overall.

2027: South Park Extended Through 2027

The $900 million deal between Comedy Central and Trey Parker and Matt Stone extends South Park through the year 2027, ensuring new content for several more years.