Home Alone director Chris Columbus expressed his disappointment with the sequels in the beloved franchise, labeling them as "really bad" during a recent screening at the Academy Museum. He criticized the later films for failing to capture the magic of the original, particularly taking issue with the stunts that have become unnatural due to excessive use of wirework. Columbus noted that the decline began with Home Alone 3, dismissing subsequent entries, including Home Alone 4 and the recent Home Sweet Home Alone, as inferior. He believes a return to form could be possible if 20th Century Studios heeds Macaulay Culkin’s idea for a legacy sequel, where an adult Kevin McAllister finds himself outsmarted by his own son. The original Home Alone is available for streaming on Disney+, inviting fans to relive the charm that Columbus believes has been lost in the sequels.

What are Chris Columbus's thoughts on the Home Alone sequels?

Chris Columbus believes that the sequels to Home Alone have been "really bad" and have failed to capture the essence of the original film, mainly due to unnatural stunt work and a lack of creativity.

The original Home Alone, released in 1990, is a classic family comedy that follows the story of young Kevin McAllister, who is accidentally left home alone during Christmas and must protect his house from two burglars. The film became a box office success and has since become a holiday staple, leading to multiple sequels and a lasting legacy in popular culture. Columbus's direction and the iconic performance by Macaulay Culkin are pivotal elements that contributed to its enduring popularity.