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 fan-favorite mascots Sussie and Derpy Tiger are scheduled to make an appearance as spectacular floats.
This famous event is held each year in the heart of New York, featuring an impressive variety 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.
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, harnessing their musical power to restore the Honmoon and protect the human world from demonic threats. Much like Huntr/x and the Saja Boys, Derpy and Sussie have gained a massive following of viewers everywhere and are expected to be a standout attraction for audiences of all ages during the parade.
One could easily claim that this year has belonged 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 singing stars behind the main characters—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey's voice actors—recently performed on a major late-night show, delivering a stunning spectacular act.
Adding to the excitement, the talented trio are also scheduled to perform live during the Thanksgiving Day festivities. Audiences can anticipate a potentially "Golden" performance from the group.
A new feature film, KPop Demon Hunters 2, is reportedly in development, with a potential release in the year 2029. Although fans will have to be patient, the immense popularity for the first movie indicates that audiences are eager for a sequel that lives up to the original success. For now, fans can enjoy the amazing inflatable versions of Derpy Tiger and Sussie at the upcoming Thanksgiving parade.
Don't miss the complete picture collection below to see the balloons up close!
Film critic and industry analyst with a passion for uncovering cinematic trends and storytelling techniques.
