The movie Home Alone was released in theaters, quickly becoming a popular holiday film.
Home Alone became the highest grossing live-action comedy film of all time shortly after its release.
The sequel, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, was released in theaters.
The McCallister family prepares for their Christmas vacation to Paris.
Kevin McCallister has a confrontation with his family and is sent to sleep in the attic.
The McCallisters wake up late and rush to leave for the airport to catch their flight to Paris.
In the chaos, the McCallister family accidentally leaves Kevin behind at home.
Harry and Marv, two burglars, plan to rob the McCallister house while the family is away.
Kevin exploits being alone at home and enjoys his independence, eating junk food and watching movies.
Upon discovering Harry and Marv's intentions, Kevin prepares elaborate traps to protect his house.
The burglars try various methods to break into the house but get caught in Kevin's traps.
After Kevin calls the police, they arrive and capture the burglars at the McCallister residence.
The McCallister family returns from their trip and reunites with Kevin.
