The original 'Home Alone' movie is released, introducing the concept of a child defending his home from burglars during the holiday season.
'Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House,' the fourth installment of the Home Alone series, is released as a made-for-television film with a new cast and storyline unrelated to the first three movies.
Filming and production of 'Home Alone 4' take place, featuring a new storyline that does not follow the continuity of previous films.