How Many Home Alone Movies Are There?
A Look at the 'Home Alone' Franchise
The 'Home Alone' franchise is a series of highly popular comedy films about a young boy who is left to his own devices when his family leaves for vacation. The original 'Home Alone' movie was released in 1990 and starred Macaulay Culkin as the precocious 8-year-old Kevin McCallister. It has since become a classic holiday favorite and spawned four sequels.
The Films in the Home Alone Series
The Home Alone series includes five movies in total. The first film, 'Home Alone', was released in 1990 and was followed by 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York' in 1992. 'Home Alone 3' was released in 1997 and 'Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House' in 2002. The most recent installment in the 'Home Alone' franchise is 'Home Alone: The Holiday Heist', released in 2012.
The Cast of Home Alone
Macaulay Culkin starred in the first two 'Home Alone' films, while Alex D. Linz took over the role of Kevin McCallister in the third installment. For 'Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House', Mike Weinberg played the role of Kevin. The fifth installment in the series, 'Home Alone: The Holiday Heist', starred Christian Martyn as Finn Baxter and Jodelle Ferland as Alex Pruitt.
The Directors of Home Alone
The first three 'Home Alone' films were directed by Chris Columbus, while Raja Gosnell directed the fourth installment. 'Home Alone: The Holiday Heist' was helmed by Peter Hewitt.
The Success of the Home Alone Franchise
The 'Home Alone' franchise has been highly successful, with the first four films grossing over $1 billion worldwide. The fifth installment, 'Home Alone: The Holiday Heist', was not as successful as the previous films, but was still well received.
Conclusion
The 'Home Alone' franchise is a beloved comedy series, with five films released over the past 30 years. The original movie, 'Home Alone', is a classic holiday favorite and the four sequels have been met with success. With five films in total, the 'Home Alone' franchise has been a major force in the film industry.