Season 25 of South Park has come and gone in a hurry, much like a visit from Mr. Hankey the Christmas Poo. (Flush?) The most recent season of the cartoon series created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone consisted of only six episodes, making it the second-shortest season in the series’ history.

Fans have no excuse to throw a Cartman-style tantrum on the scarcity of regular-length episodes, as there are plenty more available.

Season 26 of South Park is absolutely forthcoming, along with four additional seasons and fourteen specials/TV movies that will take the Comedy Central series through 2027. It should be noted, however, that at least one of these specials will likely be aired before the show returns to its usual, episodic format.

What is the status of season 26, how will it be distributed, and how many episodes will it contain? Here is all the information you need prior to its publication.

South Park Season 26 Release Date: When Will It Air?

There is currently no announced release date. Infuriatingly, it is difficult to predict when it will occur. Previously, the new seasons of South Park started at the same time every year. However, the advent of extra-long specials/TV movies has somewhat thrown off the annual schedule.

The launch of Season 24, which consisted of only four specials — The Pandemic Special, South ParQ Vaccination Special, South Park: Post Covid, and South Park: Post Covid: The Return of Covid — occurred in September of 2020. Season 25 did not premiere until February 2022 due to the staggered distribution of these specials and a global pandemic.

Especially since one of their new specials is currently in preparation, it seems unlikely that we will have to wait a whole year for more South Park content. With this in mind, we may likely anticipate the premiere of season 26 before the end of 2022.

Is Season 25 Actually Finished?

Yes. The new global streaming home of South Park, Paramount+, has ordered only six episodes for season 25. Considering that an average season contains 10 episodes, this is a fairly brief run.

This seems to indicate that the next few specials/TV movies will be part of season 26, and not season 25.

South Park Season 26 Episodes: How Many Will There Be?

If season 26 consists only of specials, as season 24 did, there is a strong possibility that the show may have another short run.

However, given that some of these specials/TV movies are three times as long as regular episodes, we cannot claim to be shortchanged.

On the other hand, considering how short the previous season was, it is likely that season 26 will include both regular episodes and specials, making it one of the longest runs in recent memory.

South Park Season 26 Trailer: Has It Been Released Yet?

Nope. As the release date for the new season has not yet been announced, the trailer may not be released for several months. Given that the show is now divided into regular episodes and specials, it is uncertain whether we will even receive a traditional teaser.

If season 26 consists of more extra-long episodes, we may receive a series of trailers for each special instead.

Alternately, we may be treated to a variety of inventive advertisements. The 25th season of South Park included a 30-piece orchestra performing a variety of the show’s popular tunes, including the theme song, ‘Chocolate Salty Balls,’ and ‘Kyle’s Mom’s a Bitch.’

In the interim, if any additional information on the release of season 26 becomes available, we will keep you informed.

Where Can One Watch South Park Season 26?

The show consistently returns to Comedy Central. The UK public can watch all episodes on Amazon Prime Video and NOW if they like to view it via OTT. Additionally, certain episodes are available on Netflix. In the United States, you may watch it on HBO Max.

As South Park is an iconic program, its legacy will likely endure for a very long time. With season 26 approaching and additional episodes and specials to be broadcast in the future, what else can we anticipate?