“Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” is a 1992 American comedy film directed by Chris Columbus and written by John Hughes. It is the sequel to the 1990 film Home Alone and stars Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, and Daniel Stern. The film follows Kevin McCallister (Culkin), an 8-year-old boy who is accidentally left behind in New York City when his family goes on vacation to Florida. Kevin must use his wits and ingenuity to survive in the Big Apple and protect himself from two bumbling burglars, Harry (Pesci) and Marv (Stern).
Home Alone 2 was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $359 million worldwide against a production budget of $28 million. It is the highest-grossing Christmas film of all time, and the third-highest-grossing live-action comedy film of all time. The film has been praised for its humor, heart, and memorable performances. It has also been credited with popularizing the concept of the “family Christmas movie.”