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Does Macaulay Culkin's Cabin Alone actually happen?

It's November – which means the countdown to Christmas is officially on, with a number of holiday films and TV series landing (or resurfacing) on ​​streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+. The latter is currently the subject of some interesting rumors, all thanks to a fraudulent Facebook post. That's how it is Cabin alone actually happened? And will Macaulay Culkin star? We know that.

Is The Macaulay Culkin Cabin alone Movie is actually playing?

There is no official news from Disney about whether Macaulay Culkin and Catherine O'Hara will get back together Cabin alonea rumored sequel set in the contemporary world of Home alone (1990).

Directed by John Hughes, the original film introduces us to Kevin McCallister (Culkin), the youngest of five children, defending his suburban Chicago home from robbers over the holidays after he is accidentally left behind by his family spending Christmas in Paris spends. A sequel was released in 1992, Home Alone: ​​Lost in New Yorkreunited us with the chaotic McCallisters while Home alone 3 (1997) and Home alone 4 (2002), Home Alone: ​​The Holiday Heist (2012) and Home, sweet, home alone (2021) all have a new cast and new characters. But the first film and its sequel made Culkin immediately famous and he is therefore considered one of the most successful child actors of the 1990s.

Malcaulay Culkin in Home Alone (1990). (© 20th Century Fox)

Culkin is ready to go back there Home alone Universe 34 years after the original film hit theaters? Cabin alone is a rumored sequel starring Caulkin and his on-screen mother, Catherine O'Hara. It's Christmas and Kevin and his mother Kate arrive early at their remote cabin where the whole family will be spending Christmas – only to learn that the rest of the family's flights are delayed. Marv (Joe Pesci) and Harry (Daniel Stern) target the cabin and Kevin and Kate join forces to defend it in the ultimate showdown. “With snowy traps, outlandish pranks and high-risk holiday antics, they transform the quiet cabin into a thrilling battlefield that will have you laughing and cheering.” Get ready for a wild holiday adventure along Cabin alonestreaming on Disney+ this December!'

So is this a summary of Disney itself? No, no: those Cabin alone The rumor stems from a Facebook post by YODA BBY ABY, a site that describes itself as “100% satire and fake news.” The post, accompanied by a digitally edited image superimposed on Caulkin and O'Hara against a festive backdrop, was published three days ago and has racked up more than 130,000 likes and 31,000 shares – so it's gone pretty viral.

This time last year, a different one Home alone Continuation was rumored – Home Alone: ​​Kevin's Revenge – with a fan-made parody trailer racking up more than 6 million views, so this is nothing new. In fact, this may indicate demand from fans of the franchise. While Cabin alone definitely not happening – especially not in December 2024. If this parody gives Disney any ideas, we won't complain…

What is that Home alone Tour?

He may not have made a new film, but Macaulay Culkin is far from being free of his identity as Kevin McCallister. He's going on one this December Home alone tours the United States and invites fans to watch a special screening of Home alone followed by a question and answer session with Culkin himself. Dates range from November 30th to December 15th and can be booked at homealonetour.com

Where can I watch the Home Alone movies?

Home alone (1990) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) are both available to stream on Disney+.