Enjoying the Holiday Favorite: A Guide to Watching Home Alone This Season
In 1990, director Chris Columbus and screenwriter John Hughes created one of the most successful holiday films in cinematic history with Home Alone. The movie catapulted Macaulay Culkin to stardom, thanks to his memorable performance as the young protagonist, Kevin McCallister.
Viewers were captivated by Kevin’s antics as he defended his home from two bumbling thieves, Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern), who formed the infamous Wet Bandits. Over the past 35 years, Home Alone has solidified its place as a seasonal classic, maintaining a loyal fan base.
Where Is ‘Home Alone’ Streaming This Holiday Season?
While originally produced and released by 20th Century Fox, Home Alone is now a Disney film following Disney’s acquisition of Fox’s entertainment assets in 2019. This transition has ensured the movie’s availability on Disney+, where it enjoys a semi-permanent streaming status.
For cable viewers, Home Alone will feature prominently on Freeform, another Disney-owned channel. However, streaming remains the most flexible option for fans eager to watch the film at their convenience.
The film can be streamed on Disney+ and Hulu.
Where Can I Watch the ‘Home Alone’ Sequels?
All six Home Alone films are accessible on Disney+. The sequels include:
- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
- Home Alone 3
- Home Alone 4
- Home Alone: The Holiday Heist
- Home Sweet Home Alone
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York continued the adventures of Kevin, earning box office success, though it did not quite match the original’s acclaim. Home Alone 3 introduced a new cast and storyline, but failed to resonate with audiences. The next installment, Home Alone 4, was produced for television and featured Mike Weinberg as a new Kevin McCallister, a role that was difficult to fill. Disney+ later developed Home Sweet Home Alone, featuring an all-new cast alongside Devin Ratray, who reprised his role as Buzz McCallister, Kevin’s older brother.
What’s the Best ‘Home Alone’ Sequel?
In Home Alone 2, Columbus and Hughes returned to helm the project, with original cast members reprising their roles. This sequel took a bold step by setting much of the action in New York City, separate from Kevin’s home base. Although it relied on certain plot coincidences to reunite Kevin with the Wet Bandits, the film remains enjoyable, especially with the addition of Tim Curry as a suspicious hotel concierge. While it shares several narrative elements with the first film, it stands out as a more inventive sequel compared to its successors.
Home Alone 2 is also available for streaming on Disney+.
