Home Alone - Watch Order: Essential Films
This essential watch order is meant for viewers who want the classic Kevin McCallister experience. These are the original two films that established Home Alone as a beloved holiday tradition.
It skips later reboots and standalone entries, focusing only on the direct story of Kevin and his unforgettable adventures.
Home Alone
Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. When thieves try to break into his home, he puts up a fight like no other.
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Instead of flying to Florida with his folks, Kevin ends up alone in New York, where he gets a hotel room with his dad's credit card—despite problems from a clerk and meddling bellboy. But when Kevin runs into his old nemeses, the Wet Bandits, he's determined to foil their plans to rob a toy store on Christmas Eve.
Other Film Series
Asterix
French comic book adaptations following the adventures of Asterix and Obelix in ancient Gaul, spanning both animated and live-action films over five decades.
Ice Age
A family-friendly animated series following prehistoric friends Manny, Sid, and Diego through various ice age adventures.
Night at the Museum
A family adventure trilogy following night security guard Larry Daley as he discovers that museum exhibits come to life after dark, leading to magical adventures with historical figures and ancient artifacts.
Paddington
A charming trilogy following the adventures of Paddington Bear as he finds a home with the Brown family in London and embarks on heartwarming adventures.
The Land Before Time
An animated dinosaur franchise following young dinosaurs on their adventures, beginning with Don Bluth's acclaimed 1988 film.
Toy Story
Pixar's groundbreaking animated franchise following the secret lives of toys and their adventures with their human owners.