The "Home Alone" series is a popular franchise of comedy films that center around the misadventures of a young boy named Kevin McCallister. The first film, titled "Home Alone," was released in 1990, and it quickly became a holiday classic.

In the first film, Kevin, played by Macaulay Culkin, is accidentally left behind when his large family goes on a Christmas vacation. Initially thrilled to have the house to himself, Kevin soon has to defend his home from two bumbling burglars, Harry and Marv, played by Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern. Kevin sets up a series of booby traps to thwart the burglars and protect his home.

"Home Alone" was a huge commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of its time. Its popularity led to the creation of several sequels:

  1. "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" (1992): Kevin finds himself separated from his family once again, but this time he ends up in New York City. He navigates the city and outsmarts Harry and Marv, who are still after him.

  2. "Home Alone 3" (1997): This film introduces a new character, Alex Pruitt, played by Alex D. Linz. Alex is a resourceful young boy who defends his home from a group of international criminals who are after a valuable microchip.

  3. "Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House" (2002): This film serves as a reboot of the series, featuring a different cast and storyline. Kevin is now portrayed by Mike Weinberg, and the plot revolves around Kevin trying to stop his parents' divorce and protect his father's mansion from Marv, who has escaped from prison.

Additionally, there are two made-for-television movies that are often considered part of the series:

  1. "Home Alone: The Holiday Heist" (2012): This film tells the story of a new character named Finn Baxter, who must protect his family's home from thieves during Christmas.

  2. "Home Alone: Alone in the Dark" (2018): In this movie, young Finn Baxter discovers a dark secret while spending the summer with his grandparents and tries to save his family from danger.

The "Home Alone" series is known for its humor, slapstick comedy, and heartwarming messages. It has become a beloved franchise, particularly during the holiday season.