South Park returned for its 29th season on September 16, 2026, and the premiere did not hold back. Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone committed fully to their pre-season prank by officially rebranding the show as “South America” in the opening sequence, complete with a rewritten theme song and a cameo from a nude Donald Trump in the intro. The Season 29 premiere episode, titled “South American Biker Gangs,” aired on Comedy Central at 10 p.m. ET and became available to stream on Paramount+ the following day. Fans immediately took to social media to react to the lyrics change, with many expressing shock and amusement at the show’s willingness to fully embrace the satirical name change.
The New South America Intro Song Explained
The revamped opening sequence replaced the show’s iconic theme song lyrics with “South America” instead of “South Park.” The familiar line now goes, “I’m goin’ down to South America, have myself a time!”. Primus frontman Les Claypool returned to record fresh vocals for the updated theme, awkwardly fitting the new three-syllable name into the places where “South Park” once went. The town sign in the intro was also updated to read “South America,” reflecting the change that carried throughout the episode itself.
The intro’s most talked-about moment, however, was the addition of a fully nude animated Donald Trump, who appears wiping himself with an American flag. The cameo tied directly into the show’s satirical reasoning behind the rebrand.
Why South Park Changed Its Name to South America
The name change was announced on September 8, 2026, in a joint statement from Parker and Stone that mocked President Donald Trump’s habit of renaming geographic locations. The statement read:
“Inspired by the bravery and patriotism of Apple and Google, we are changing the name of South Park to SOUTH AMERICA. We especially want to thank our parent company Paramount — a Skydance Capitulation.”
The jab referenced Trump’s push to rename places like Lake Ontario to Lake America and the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, as well as tech companies like Apple and Google appearing to comply with those changes on their map applications. In the premiere episode, the town’s name is now South America on all signage, and characters casually refer to it by the new name without objection—a running joke that satirizes how corporations quietly accepted the real-world geographic renaming.
Fan Reactions to the New Intro and Lyrics
Social media erupted with reactions to the new intro, with fans both amused and divided by the show’s commitment to the bit. One user on X wrote, “They really changed the lyrics of South Park theme song to South America,” capturing the disbelief many felt at the permanent-seeming change.
The nude Trump cameo drew particularly strong reactions. One viewer posted, “Now watching the South Park season premiere. Not a fan of how Trump is in the theme song now.” Another wrote, “Trump is part of the South Park intro now. kill me.”. Some fans expressed fatigue with the show’s continued focus on Trump, with one comment reading, “Praying this new South Park (America) isn’t going to be about Trump. Tired humor at this point. Bring the kids back.”.
Not all reactions were negative. Some viewers praised the new theme, with one noting, “New South Park was actually great, so classic feeling. Super excited about the rest of the season if it’s like this.” Another simply said, “New South Park episode was f–king awesome!”. On Reddit, one user commented that the new theme “sounds almost intentionally AI,” highlighting the awkwardness of fitting the longer name into the original melody.
What Happened in the Season 29 Premiere Episode
Despite the name change dominating the intro, the premiere episode itself was largely a return to classic South Park storytelling. Titled “South American Biker Gangs,” the episode focused on Cartman, Stan, Kyle, and Kenny and their newfound obsession with e-bikes. Randy Marsh formed a violent South American biker gang after an e-bike war broke out in the town, paying off police and delivering the heads of enemies to the mayor. Kenny died when his e-bike exploded—a classic series staple—and his death united the town to outlaw e-bikes and begin selling “South America Strong” T-shirts.
Notably, Trump himself did not appear in the main episode, a shift from Seasons 27 and 28, which had heavily focused on satirizing the president. The episode also included a running joke about the upcoming midterm elections, with characters remarking that “hopefully, things will be better in November” —because that’s when Grand Theft Auto VI comes out.
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South Park Season 29 Release Schedule and Streaming Details
Season 29 consists of six episodes, airing every other Wednesday on Comedy Central at 10 p.m. ET. New episodes become available to stream on Paramount+ the following day in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. The full schedule is:
- Episode 1: September 16 — “South American Biker Gangs”
- Episode 2: September 30
- Episode 3: October 14
- Episode 4: October 28
- Episode 5: November 11
- Episode 6: November 25
The decision to maintain the South America branding across the season remains a bold move, and whether the show will revert to its original name in future seasons is still unclear. For now, the town, the theme song, and the intro all proudly declare “South America” as the new normal.
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