Cabin Alone debunked: Fake Home Alone sequel explained

A viral poster has fooled people into believing Macaulay Culkin is returning for Cabin Alone, a Home Alone sequel with Catherine O’Hara.

After a scene-stealing early turn in Uncle Buck, Culkin became one of the most iconic child characters in movie history as Kevin McCallister in Home Alone, the first of the star’s blockbuster, mischief-making entries in the franchise (two of the best Christmas movies of all time).

He returned for the sequel, Lost in New York, but the series continued on without him, for better or worse; there’s a stronger argument for the latter, with the third, mostly forgotten film teeing up two direct-to-DVD follow-ups and a dismissed remake.

With fans digging out their old copies of the original Home Alone as December approaches, they may have seen news of Culkin reprising his role as an adult for a new sequel – but is it actually happening?

Cabin Alone is completely fake

No, Macaulay Culkin will not be returning for a new entry in the Home Alone franchise. Cabin Alone is a fake movie that isn’t in development.

Once again, much like John Krasinski’s supposed Die Hard remake and the fake Polar Express sequel, people have been misled by a fake poster on Facebook.

The original post, shared by YODA BBY ABY, claimed Culkin was starring in a movie called Cabin Alone that’s coming to Disney Plus on December 18, 2023 – this is absolutely not true. Unfortunately, it racked up thousands of comments and shares, but fans got excited over nothing.

The same page shared another poster for Cabin Alone earlier in November this year, complete with a made-up plot description.

YODA BBY ABY: Facebook

“This Christmas, Kevin McCallister and his mom arrive early to their family’s remote cabin, only to learn the rest of the family’s flight is delayed,” it reads.

“When Marv and Harry target the supposedly empty cabin, Kevin and his mom join forces to defend it in the ultimate showdown. With snow-covered traps, outrageous pranks, and high-stakes holiday antics, they turn the quiet cabin into a thrilling battleground that’ll have you laughing and cheering. Get ready for a wild holiday adventure with Cabin Alone, streaming on Disney+ this December!”

Aside from the first two movies, Culkin played Kevin again in a 2018 advert for Google Assistant. Check it out below:

In the commercial, he uses the tech for everything; ordering more aftershave, talking to the pizza delivery guy, turning down the temperature (without facing the scary furnace), and beginning “Operation Kevin” to fend off burglars waiting outside.

Unfortunately though, Cabin Alone is just a festive lie. Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals.

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