'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York': Alternate Version Explained - Inside the Magic

Freeform’s ’25 Days Of Christmas’ Kicks Off With Jolly Ratings Win, Led By ‘Home Alone 2’

EXCLUSIVE: Plenty to be merry about at Freeform, thanks to the network’s 25 Days of Christmas. The annual month-long event kicked off with Freeform’s most-watched week of the year in both total day and primetime from December 1 to 8. The viewership surge was led by Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, which was […]

'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York': Alternate Version Explained - Inside the Magic

Home Alone (1990) is a beloved Christmas classic. Watching Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) being left behind by his family over the Holidays and having to defend his home against the Wet Bandits feels just as important to Christmas as getting presents. But many fans actually prefer the sequel, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992). The 1992 follow-up, also directed by Chris Columbus, finds Kevin alone in the Big Apple where he comes face to …

What’s Different About the Alternate Version of ‘Home Alone 2’?

For many fans, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) isn’t just a sequel—it’s a cornerstone of holiday traditions. Directed by Chris Columbus and starring Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, the film offers a festive blend of laughter, heart, and action as Kevin navigates the streets of New York while fending off the ever-bumbling Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern). But if you think you’ve experienced all this sequel has to offer, think…