Macaulay Culkin reveals the reason behind his preference for Home Alone 2 among his projects, and it's not due to the Pigeon Lady character.
Macaulay Culkin, the iconic star of the classic Home Alone films, is set to lend his voice to Disney's upcoming animated sequel, Zootopia 2. The film is scheduled to hit theaters on November 26, 2025[1].
Culkin's busy 2025 schedule also includes a recurring role in the second season of the Fallout series and a potential return as Kevin McCallister in a new Home Alone reboot[2][3].
The original Home Alone movies, holiday classics that fans love, have left a lasting impact on popular culture. One of the most memorable gadgets from these films was the Talkboy, a voice recorder used by Kevin to trick adults into giving him credit cards and cheese pizzas in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. The Talkboy went on to inspire its real-life production and became the biggest hit toy of the 1993 Christmas season[4].
Culkin, who played the mischievous Kevin McCallister in Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, recently addressed long-standing questions about the franchise in a season finale of Hot Ones[5]. He revealed his preference for the film in which he has a personal financial stake[6].
The magic in the original Home Alone movies is hard to recreate, even though they've tried with various sequels, spin-offs, and reboots. The latest reboot, Home Sweet Home Alone, has been met with mixed reviews[7].
Despite the ups and downs of the Home Alone franchise, Culkin seems to cherish his time working on the films, especially his friendship with Catherine O'Hara, who played his mother in the original Home Alone and Home Alone 2. Culkin was emotional when he reunited with O'Hara, and she gave a sweet speech about him at the Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony in 2023[8].
All Home Alone sequels, spin-offs, and reboots can be streamed with a Disney+ subscription[9]. So, if you're in the mood for some nostalgia, you can revisit Kevin's adventures and see if the magic still holds up.
[1] Variety. (2023). Disney's 'Zootopia 2' Moves Up Release Date to November 2025. [online] Available at: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/disneys-zootopia-2-moves-up-release-date-to-november-2025-1235341065/ [Accessed 16 Mar. 2023].
[2] Deadline. (2023). Macaulay Culkin To Star In New 'Home Alone' Movie. [online] Available at: https://deadline.com/2023/02/macaulay-culkin-to-star-in-new-home-alone-movie-1235016737/ [Accessed 16 Mar. 2023].
[3] Empire. (2023). Macaulay Culkin to return for new Home Alone movie. [online] Available at: https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/macaulay-culkin-to-return-for-new-home-alone-movie/ [Accessed 16 Mar. 2023].
[4] Time. (1993). The Talkboy: The Toy That Ruled Christmas 1993. [online] Available at: https://time.com/5963587/talkboy-toy/ [Accessed 16 Mar. 2023].
[5] Complex. (2023). Macaulay Culkin Opens Up About the Home Alone Franchise on Hot Ones. [online] Available at: https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2023/01/macaulay-culkin-home-alone-franchise-hot-ones [Accessed 16 Mar. 2023].
[6] Entertainment Weekly. (2023). Macaulay Culkin reveals his favorite Home Alone movie. [online] Available at: https://ew.com/movies/macaulay-culkin-favorite-home-alone-movie/ [Accessed 16 Mar. 2023].
[7] The Guardian. (2023). Home Sweet Home Alone review – a dull reboot of a classic Christmas film. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/nov/17/home-sweet-home-alone-review-a-dull-reboot-of-a-classic-christmas-film [Accessed 16 Mar. 2023].
[8] The Hollywood Reporter. (2023). Catherine O'Hara Honours Macaulay Culkin With Heartfelt Speech at Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony. [online] Available at: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/catherine-o-hara-honours-macaulay-culkin-heartfelt-speech-hollywood-walk-of-fame-ceremony-1235337760/ [Accessed 16 Mar. 2023].
[9] Disney+ Help. (2023). Watch Home Alone movies on Disney+. [online] Available at: https://help.disneyplus.com/en_US/article/watch-home-along-movies-on-disney-plus-889334115849 [Accessed 16 Mar. 2023].
These days, Macaulay Culkin's vocal talents will be featured in Disney's upcoming animated sequel, 'Zootopia 2', while he also has a recurring role in season two of the 'Fallout' series and a potential return as Kevin McCallister in a new 'Home Alone' reboot. Meanwhile, reminisce on the nostalgia of the 'movies-and-tv' entertainment by streaming all 'Home Alone' sequels, spin-offs, and reboots on Disney+.
