Home Alone 4 Timeline ( Real )

franchise_origin
November 16, 1990

Start of Home Alone Franchise

The original 'Home Alone' movie is released, introducing the concept of a child defending his home from burglars during the holiday season.

movie_release
November 3, 2002

Release of Home Alone 4

'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.

movie_production
2002

Production of Home Alone 4

Filming and production of 'Home Alone 4' take place, featuring a new storyline that does not follow the continuity of previous films.

Home Alone 4 Timeline ( Fictional )

family_event
Late 1990s

Kevin's Parents' Divorce

Kevin McCallister's parents get divorced, leading to changes in family dynamics and living arrangements.

personal_event
December 20th, 1997

Kevin Visits Dad's New Girlfriend

Kevin plans to spend Christmas with his father and his new girlfriend, Natalie, at their new mansion.

personal_event
December 21st, 1997

Kevin Meets New Family Members

Kevin meets his father’s girlfriend Natalie, her son Bob, and their household staff.

conflict_introduction
December 22nd, 1997

Kevin Warns About Marv and Vera

Kevin learns that Marv and Vera, the new villains, are planning to kidnap Natalie and take over the mansion.

conflict_event
December 23rd, 1997

Marv and Vera's First Attempt

Marv and Vera make their first attempt to invade the mansion but are thwarted by Kevin's traps.

action_event
December 23rd, 1997

Kevin Sets Up Traps

Kevin sets up a series of elaborate booby traps throughout the mansion to defend against the intruders.

climax_event
December 24th, 1997

Final Showdown with Marv and Vera

Kevin confronts Marv and Vera in a final battle using his traps to prevent them from kidnapping Natalie and taking over the house.