'Home Alone' Director Warns That a Reboot Would Be a Big Mistake

As 'Home Alone' approaches its 35th anniversary this November, the film’s original director, Chris Columbus, is firmly against the idea of remaking or rebooting the beloved Christmas classic. During a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Columbus explained why he believes creating a new version of the 1990 hit would be a major misstep. He emphasised that 'Home Alone' captured a unique moment in time that cannot be replicated, making any attempt to reimagine it feel forced and unnecessary.

The original 'Home Alone' film starred Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, an eight-year-old boy who hilariously defends his home from two burglars after being accidentally left behind during his family’s holiday vacation. The movie became a pop culture phenomenon, grossing $476 million globally and ending up as the second-highest-grossing film of 1990.

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Columbus also directed the sequel, 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York', released in 1992. While it earned slightly less at the box office, it still pulled in $359 million worldwide and solidified Culkin’s status as one of the most iconic child actors of the decade.

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Culkin recently reflected on the success of the franchise with humour, noting that the second film was his favourite because he was paid more and held percentages of profits from merchandising, including the famous Talkboy recorder, which became a best-selling holiday toy.

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Disney attempted to reboot the franchise in 2021 with 'Home Sweet Home Alone', released exclusively on Disney+. The film starred Archie Yates, along with Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney and Kenan Thompson, and followed a plotline very similar to the original. However, the reboot received poor reviews from critics and audiences alike, with some calling it stale, mean-spirited, and lacking holiday charm. Many critics suggested that the film proved Columbus's point — the original magic of 'Home Alone' simply couldn’t be recreated.

As fans prepare to celebrate 35 years of the holiday classic this November, Columbus hopes that the timeless charm of the original 'Home Alone' films will be preserved — and left untouched.

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