In a recent interview, Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin shared a hilarious tidbit about his past: he seriously considered buying the iconic “Home Alone” house and turning it into a funhouse. The actor, now 44, revealed that the idea wasn’t about practicality or nostalgia—it was purely for laughs.
“I thought it would be funny,” Culkin said with a chuckle. “Imagine turning it into this wacky funhouse where fans could come in, dodge paint cans, and relive the traps Kevin set up in the movie. Just for giggles, you know?”
The famous Chicago-area home, which served as the backdrop for the 1990 holiday classic, has remained a cherished piece of pop culture history. Fans flock to the house every Christmas, snapping photos and reminiscing about Kevin McCallister’s epic battle against the bumbling Wet Bandits.
Culkin admitted he even looked into what it would take to buy the house when it hit the market in 2011. The 5-bedroom, red-brick Georgian home was listed for $2.4 million. “It wasn’t the price holding me back,” he joked. “It was more about thinking, ‘What on earth would I do with it?’ I mean, I could make it a funhouse, but then I’d be the guy who bought the Home Alone house. That’s a lot of pressure!”
Though the house ultimately sold to someone else, Culkin’s whimsical idea has fans buzzing. Many took to social media to share their thoughts, with one Twitter user joking, “Can you imagine dodging BB guns and stepping over micro machines while Macaulay hands out cheese pizzas? A dream come true!”
Interestingly, Disney+ recently gave the Home Alone franchise a fresh spin with Home Sweet Home Alone, but Culkin’s vision for the house proves that no reboot can capture the original’s magic. Fans can only imagine how his funhouse would’ve looked, complete with working booby traps and interactive movie moments.
As for Culkin, he says he’s happy to keep the memories alive without owning the house. “Sometimes it’s better to let these things live in people’s imaginations,” he said. “Plus, can you imagine the lawsuits if someone got hurt trying to recreate Kevin’s traps? No thanks!”
The thought of Macaulay Culkin owning the Home Alone house is enough to make any fan smile. While the funhouse idea may never come to life, it’s clear the actor still has a playful streak—and a knack for keeping us all entertained.