The KPop Demon Hunters Series Balloons to Take Center Stage at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, the selection of giant inflatables for the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been unveiled. Enthusiasts of the animated hit KPop Demon Hunters have a special reason to celebrate, as beloved characters Derpy Tiger and Sussie are scheduled to make an appearance as giant balloons.
This famous event is held each year in the heart of New York, featuring a diverse array of inflatable figures from various pop-culture franchises. Past participants have included characters ranging from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to anime favorites like Dragon Ball and One Piece.
Meet the Mascots: Sussie and Derpy Tiger
These two adorable animal mascots are featured in the hit animated show KPop Demon Hunters. Within the series' plot, Huntr/x is a K-pop girl group by day and a squad of supernatural hunters by night, using their voices to repair the Honmoon and shield humanity from demonic threats. Much like the show's main heroes and rivals, these mascots have gained a massive following of fans worldwide and are expected to be a memorable highlight for families and fans alike during the parade.
An Incredible Year for KPop Demon Hunters
One could easily claim that 2025 has been the year of KPop Demon Hunters. The Sony Animation production has risen to number one as the top-viewed movie on the streaming platform, earned 5 Grammy nominations, and the vocal talents behind Huntr/x—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey's voice actors—gave a live performance on a major late-night show, delivering a stunning Honmoon-worthy act.
Adding to the excitement, Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami are set to make an appearance during the Thanksgiving Day festivities. Audiences can anticipate a potentially "Golden" performance from the group.
Future Plans for the Franchise?
A new feature film, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is said to be in the works, with a potential release in 2029. Although fans will have to be patient, the immense popularity for the first movie indicates that audiences are eager for a follow-up worthy of the first installment. For now, everyone can look forward to the incredible Derpy and Sussie balloons at the upcoming Thanksgiving parade.
Be sure to catch the complete picture collection here to see the balloons up close!
