For decades, Home Alone has held a cherished spot in holiday traditions, with fans revisiting the mischievous adventures of Kevin McCallister year after year.
Often remembered for their hilariously chaotic attempts at burglary, Harry and Marv—the infamous “Wet Bandits”—are the franchise’s most memorable adversaries.
But the question remains: What happened to these iconic characters after their unforgettable encounters with Kevin?
A recent online phenomenon has reignited the excitement around this question, leaving fans buzzing with anticipation.
A fan-made trailer, created by YouTuber @VJ4rawr2, imagines a new chapter for the Home Alone saga set in 2024.
This isn’t your ordinary fan project. Through masterful editing, the trailer brings together footage from various films, voiceovers, and digital effects to craft a convincing storyline.
Thirty-one years after their toy store heist in Home Alone 2, Harry and Marv finally get out of prison in this imaginative sequel, “Kevin’s Revenge.”
The trailer kicks off with a chilling note sent to Kevin, reading: “We’re back little buddy.”
Kevin, now an adult, spots the familiar “Oh-Kay Plumbing and Heating” van parked outside his home, signaling trouble.
The voiceover teases, “This holiday season, it’s time to rediscover a classic. Kevin McCallister is back—except this family is a little weird around Christmas.”
The trailer builds on nostalgia with scenes of Kevin confronting his mother, played by Catherine O’Hara, about the events of his childhood.
“That day you left, I had to defend our house,” Kevin says. “I was just a kid, and you left me home alone.”
But this time, Kevin is no longer the helpless child viewers remember. He’s determined to protect his family at all costs.
Meanwhile, the Wet Bandits, driven by years of pent-up rage, plotted their revenge with Harry vowing, “Every day I sat in that prison cell, I thought about the kid. He’s going to pay.”
The stakes are higher than ever, with Kevin setting traps more elaborate—and deadly—than before.
A fictional news anchor reports on the chaos, saying, “A Chicago man has booby-trapped his house with guns, explosives, and possibly tarantulas.”
Police radios buzz with updates of “two elderly gentlemen being shot at, lit on fire, and struck with blunt objects.”
Kevin’s older brother Buzz, now a police officer, reacts nonchalantly, saying, “Nice try Kevin, nice try.”
Fans have praised the trailer, calling it a creative masterpiece and urging Hollywood to take inspiration from it.
Comments like, “They definitely should make this movie, it would be great and probably break the box office,” reflect the widespread enthusiasm.
Others expressed excitement despite knowing it isn’t real, with one fan saying, “I’d grab my money and go to the cinema in an instant.”
The creator, @VJ4rawr2, is known for producing high-quality parody trailers that capture the essence of beloved films.
Through clever editing and professional voiceovers, they have successfully reimagined a Home Alone sequel that fans have long wished for.
Although the trailer isn’t an official production, its viral success underscores the timeless appeal of the original Home Alone movies.
For now, this fan-made vision of a modern Home Alone 3 remains a delightful “what if” scenario.
But with the overwhelmingly positive response, perhaps Hollywood might one day bring Kevin McCallister back for one last Christmas adventure.
Featured Image Credit: (YouTube/VJ4rawr2)
