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‘Home Alone’ Director Says a Reboot Would Be a “Mistake”

Chris Columbus says the original Home Alone's unique appeal from 35 years ago cannot be recaptured and labels reboot attempts a mistake, despite ongoing fan interest.

  • Chris Columbus stated that a reboot of 'Home Alone' would be a "mistake" and suggested the film should be left alone after 35 years.
  • The 2021 reboot, 'Home Sweet Home Alone,' received poor reviews, holding only a 13% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
  • Columbus believes the original film captures a "very special moment" in cinema history that cannot be recaptured.
  • Viewer responses to 'Home Sweet Home Alone' were overwhelmingly negative, with many calling it one of the worst movies they've seen.
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arcamax.com broke the news in on Friday, August 15, 2025.
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