The halls have been decked, the stockings hung, and the tree trimmed – but this Christmas, trouble is coming to town in the form of a mischievous, booby-trap-setting preteen with a vengeance. Home Alone 3: Kevin’s Revenge, set to premiere in 2024, promises to deliver a holiday treat that’s equal parts hilarious and harrowing, as the iconic Kevin McCallister returns for another round of uproarious, cringe-inducing, and outright ingenious self-defense.

Nearly 30 years after the original Home Alone film captivated audiences worldwide, Macaulay Culkin is back in the role that catapulted him to stardom. This time, however, the stakes have been raised exponentially, with Kevin now a savvy, streetwise 12-year-old who has endured a lifetime’s worth of traumatic holiday experiences.

“Kevin’s been through hell and back,” Culkin reveals. “After being left home alone not once, not twice, but three times, he’s had it up to here with incompetent burglars and has decided to take matters into his own hands – in the most deliciously devious way possible.”

The first trailer for HomeAlone 3 offers a tantalizing glimpse into the chaos that awaits. As Kevin’s family once again finds themselves stranded far from home during the most wonderful time of the year, a new gang of hapless crooks sets their sights on ransacking the McCallister residence. But this time, the young booby-trap maestro is more than ready, having honed his s𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁s to a razor’s edge.

“Kevin’s not just some wide-eyed kid anymore,” director Dan Mazer teases. “He’s a seasoned veteran of holiday home defense, and he’s pulling out all the stops to make sure these burglars get the worst Christmas of their lives.”

From electrified door handles and collapsing staircases to intricate tripwires and concealed pits, the traps that await the would-be thieves are nothing short of diabolical. And as the trailer makes abundantly clear, the McCallister clan’s floundering efforts to reach home in time only add to the delicious tension and comedic potential.

“This is Kevin at his most ruthless and unapologetic,” Culkin declares. “He’s put up with far too much, and he’s not about to let these bumbling burglars ruin his Christmas again. They have no idea what they’re in for.”

Rounding out the cast are a mix of familiar and fresh faces, with the return of fan-favorites like Catherine O’Hara and John Heard, as well as the introduction of a new generation of characters. The intergenerational dynamic promises to add an extra layer of heart and humor to the proceedings, as Kevin’s wits and resourcefulness are put to the ultimate test.

“Home Alone 3 is going to be an absolute riot,” Mazer promises. “It’s everything you loved about the original, dialed up to 11. Get ready for the most outrageous, cringe-inducing, and surprisingly heartwarming holiday adventure of the year.”

As the countdown to Christmas and the film’s release continues, anticipation among audiences has reached a fever pitch. With Macaulay Culkin returning to the role that cemented his status as an icon, and a fresh take on the beloved Home Alone formula, Home Alone 3: Kevin’s Revenge is poised to deliver a festive treat that will have viewers laughing, wincing, and cheering in equal measure.