KPop Demon Hunters Floats to Take Center Stage at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
As Thanksgiving approaches, the lineup of balloons for the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been unveiled. Enthusiasts of the popular animated series KPop Demon Hunters have a special reason to celebrate, as fan-favorite mascots Sussie and Derpy Tiger are scheduled to make an appearance as giant balloons.
The parade takes place each year in the heart of New York, showcasing an impressive variety of inflatable figures from different corners of pop culture. Previous appearances have included everything from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to popular anime series like Dragon Ball and One Piece.
Meet the Mascots: Derpy Tiger and Sussie
These two adorable animal mascots appear throughout the hit animated show KPop Demon Hunters. Within the series' plot, the group Huntr/x is a popular musical act by day and a team of demon slayers by night, using their voices to restore the Honmoon and shield humanity from demonic threats. Similar to Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, these mascots have gained a massive following of viewers everywhere and are expected to be a memorable highlight for audiences of all ages during the parade.
A Stellar Year for KPop Demon Hunters
It's no exaggeration to say that 2025 has been the year of KPop Demon Hunters. This animated feature from Sony has risen to number one as the most-watched film on Netflix, earned five nominations at the Grammys, and the vocal talents behind the main characters—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey's voice actors—recently performed on a popular television program, delivering a stunning spectacular act.
Adding to the excitement, the talented trio are also scheduled to make an appearance during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Viewers can anticipate a potentially "Golden" performance from the group.
Future Plans for the Franchise?
An upcoming sequel, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is said to be in the works, with a expected debut in the year 2029. Although fans will have to be patient, the widespread love for the first movie suggests that fans will gladly wait for a sequel that lives up to the first installment. In the meantime, everyone can look forward to the amazing Derpy and Sussie balloons at the upcoming Thanksgiving parade.
Don't miss the full gallery of images below to see the balloons up close!
