The KPop Demon Hunters Series Balloons to Make a Grand Appearance at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, 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 beloved characters Sussie and Derpy Tiger are set to appear as giant balloons.
The parade is held each year in the heart of New York, featuring a diverse array of balloons from different corners of pop culture. Past participants have included characters ranging from SpongeBob SquarePants and Scooby-Doo to popular anime series like Dragon Ball and One Piece.
Meet the Mascots: 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 team of demon slayers by night, harnessing their musical power to repair the Honmoon and shield humanity from demonic threats. Similar to the show's main heroes and rivals, Derpy and Sussie have won the hearts of viewers everywhere and are expected to be a standout attraction 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 soared to the top 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—recently performed on a popular television program, delivering a breathtaking spectacular act.
Adding to the excitement, Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami 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.
Future Plans for the Franchise?
A new feature film, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is said to be in the works, with a expected debut in 2029. While it's a long wait, the widespread love for the first movie indicates that fans will gladly wait for a follow-up worthy of the original success. In the meantime, everyone can look forward to the incredible Derpy and Sussie balloons at the upcoming Thanksgiving parade.
Don't miss the complete picture collection below to see the balloons up close!
