The KPop Demon Hunters Series Balloons 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 revealed. Fans of the popular animated series KPop Demon Hunters have a special reason to celebrate, as fan-favorite mascots Derpy Tiger and Sussie are scheduled to make an appearance as giant balloons.
The parade is held annually in New York City, showcasing a diverse array of balloons from different corners of pop culture. 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 appear throughout the acclaimed animated series KPop Demon Hunters. In the story, Huntr/x is a K-pop girl group by day and a squad of supernatural hunters by night, using their voices to restore the Honmoon and protect the human world from demonic threats. Much like Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, Derpy and Sussie have won the hearts of fans worldwide and are sure to be a memorable highlight for audiences of all ages 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 soared to the top as the most-watched film on Netflix, received five nominations at the Grammys, and the singing stars behind the main characters—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey's voice actors—gave a live performance on a popular television program, presenting a breathtaking Honmoon-worthy act.
Making things even better, the talented trio are also scheduled to make an appearance during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Audiences can look forward to a potentially "Golden" performance from the group.
What's Next 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 widespread love for the original film indicates that fans will gladly wait for a follow-up worthy of the first installment. For now, everyone can look forward to the incredible Derpy and Sussie balloons at the holiday parade.
Be sure to catch the complete picture collection here to see the balloons up close!