KPop Demon Hunters Balloons to Make a Grand Appearance at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
As Thanksgiving approaches, the lineup of balloons for the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been unveiled. Fans of the animated hit KPop Demon Hunters have something exciting to look forward to, as fan-favorite mascots Sussie and Derpy Tiger are set to appear as giant balloons.
This famous event is held each year in the heart of New York, showcasing a diverse array of inflatable figures from various pop-culture franchises. Past participants have included everything from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to popular anime series like Dragon Ball and One Piece.
Introducing the Characters: Sussie and Derpy Tiger
Derpy Tiger and Sussie 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, harnessing their musical power to restore the Honmoon and shield humanity from demonic threats. Much like the show's main heroes and rivals, Derpy and Sussie have gained a massive following of viewers everywhere 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 risen to number one as the most-watched film on Netflix, received 5 Grammy nominations, and the vocal talents behind the main characters—Ejae (Rumi), Audrey Nuna (Mira), and Rei Ami (Zoey)—recently performed on a popular television program, presenting a stunning Honmoon-worthy act.
Adding to the excitement, the talented trio are also scheduled to perform live during the Thanksgiving Day festivities. Audiences can look forward to a show-stopping musical number 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 immense popularity for the original film suggests that fans will gladly wait for a follow-up worthy of the first installment. For now, everyone can look forward to the incredible inflatable versions of Derpy Tiger and Sussie at the holiday parade.
Be sure to catch the full gallery of images below to see the balloons up close!
