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.
Kevin McCallister's parents get divorced, leading to changes in family dynamics and living arrangements.
Kevin plans to spend Christmas with his father and his new girlfriend, Natalie, at their new mansion.
Kevin meets his father’s girlfriend Natalie, her son Bob, and their household staff.
Kevin learns that Marv and Vera, the new villains, are planning to kidnap Natalie and take over the mansion.
Marv and Vera make their first attempt to invade the mansion but are thwarted by Kevin's traps.
Kevin sets up a series of elaborate booby traps throughout the mansion to defend against the intruders.
Kevin confronts Marv and Vera in a final battle using his traps to prevent them from kidnapping Natalie and taking over the house.