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In December 2019, Archie Yates, Rob Delaney, and Ellie Kemper were announced as the co-stars of the film. [6] [7] In July 2020, it was reported that Ally Maki, Kenan Thompson, Chris Parnell, Aisling Bea, Pete Holmes, Timothy Simons, and Mikey Day had joined the cast. [8] In April 2020, it was reported that Macaulay Culkin, who played Kevin McCallister in the first two films, would reprise his role in a cameo; [9] [10] In October 2021, Culkin denied his involvement in the film. [11] In August 2021, it was announced that Devin Ratray, who played Buzz McCallister in the first two films, would appear. [12] Hailu, Selome (September 28, 2021). "Variety Announces 10 Screenwriters to Watch for 2021". Variety . Retrieved September 29, 2023. Carlie Hoke (November 8, 2021). "Harry Potter Director Chris Columbus Offers Honest Thoughts About Movie Remakes, And Why He's Not Interested". CINEMABLEND. Archived from the original on June 4, 2022 . Retrieved June 4, 2022. Well, ever so slightly, it would seem. Home Sweet Home Alone does feature the return of Kevin McCallister's annoying older brother Buzz, played by Devin Ratray. Now, this could just be a little cameo to treat the fans but it does mean that the new movie is set in the same world as the first two Home Alone films.Home Sweet Home Alone (also known as Home Alone 6) is a 2021 American Christmas comedy film directed by Dan Mazer, written by Mikey Day and Streeter Seidell, and starring Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, Archie Yates, Aisling Bea, Kenan Thompson, Pete Holmes, Ally Maki, and Chris Parnell with Devin Ratray reprising his role from the first two films. The sixth film in the Home Alone franchise, Home Sweet Home Alone was produced by 20th Century Studios as an original title for Disney+, the first 20th Century Studios film to be produced for the streaming service. The film was announced after The Walt Disney Company acquired 21st Century Fox and inherited the rights to the Home Alone franchise. [1] Home Sweet Home Alone movie review: Jojo Rabbit's Archie Yates charms you into submission in a defensive reboot". Firstpost. November 12, 2021. Archived from the original on May 18, 2022 . Retrieved May 18, 2022. Home Alone' Reboot Taps 'Jojo Rabbit's' Archie Yates, Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney (EXCLUSIVE)". December 11, 2019. Archived from the original on December 11, 2019 . Retrieved December 11, 2019.

Loughrey, Clarisse (November 11, 2021). "The problem isn't that Home Sweet Home Alone is a remake, it's just bad – review". The Independent. Archived from the original on February 20, 2022 . Retrieved February 20, 2022. Woodyatt, Amy (August 7, 2019). "Disney to remake 'Home Alone' for its streaming service". CNN. Archived from the original on August 9, 2019 . Retrieved August 27, 2019. Chris Columbus Talks 20 Years of HARRY POTTER and Why the Series Should Never Be Remade | INTERVIEW . Retrieved June 4, 2022– via YouTube. Home Alone director criticises new movie and Hollywood remakes". Digital Spy. November 9, 2021. Archived from the original on June 4, 2022 . Retrieved June 4, 2022. Jojo Rabbit' Breakout Archie Yates to Lead 'Home Alone' Reboot". The Hollywood Reporter. December 10, 2019. Archived from the original on December 11, 2019 . Retrieved December 11, 2019.Home Sweet Home Alone premiered on November 12, 2021 on Disney+. [19] Reception [ edit ] Critical response [ edit ] It sounds like a return to form for the franchise and is definitely going on a lot of watchlists. So here's a handy guide that answers every question you might have about how to watch Home Sweet Home Alone, if it's coming to theaters, where you can stream it online, and more.