diff --git a/makepanda/makepanda.py b/makepanda/makepanda.py
index ee011366ba..849e085a15 100755
--- a/makepanda/makepanda.py
+++ b/makepanda/makepanda.py
@@ -6264,6 +6264,8 @@ def ParallelMake(tasklist):
             tasklist = extras
         sys.stdout.flush()
         if tasksqueued == 0:
+            if len(tasklist) > 0:
+                continue
             break
         donetask = donequeue.get()
         if donetask == 0: