Buckaroo Bob Minion Balloon Joins Macy's 100th Thanksgiving Parade
The fifth and final new giant balloon for this year's parade was confirmed a day after Minions & Monsters arrived on Peacock.
A giant balloon named Buckaroo Bob the Minion will appear in Macy's 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade, according to comingsoon.net. The parade airs on November 26, 2026, on NBC and Peacock.
Buckaroo Bob is the fifth and final new giant balloon variant announced for this year's parade. The Minions' official X account posted about the character joining the lineup.
The confirmation came a day after Minions & Monsters was released on Peacock. The film is the latest entry in the Despicable Me franchise from Illumination.
From theaters to streaming
Minions & Monsters hit theaters on July 1, 2026, and grossed over $534 million worldwide on a reported budget of $85 million. On Rotten Tomatoes it holds an 89% Tomatometer score from 183 reviews and a 75% Popcornmeter score from more than 2,500 verified ratings.
The film's voice cast featured George Lucas, Zoey Deutch and Allison Janney, among others.
Macy's held its first Thanksgiving Parade in November 1924.
Quick answers
When is Macy's 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade?
It airs on November 26, 2026, on NBC and Peacock.
What is the new Minion balloon in the parade?
Buckaroo Bob the Minion, the fifth and final new giant balloon variant for this year's parade.
Where can I watch Minions & Monsters?
The film was released on Peacock.