Today in Film History (November 15th, 1992): "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" is Released!

On November 15th, 1992, the iconic holiday classic, "Home Alone 2" was released in the United States. The film was directed by Chris Columbus, and served as the sequel to "Home Alone" (1990). The film starred most of the same actors from the first film, including Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, and Catherine O'Hara. John Hughes, who wrote the film, finished the script in February 1991, and filming began in December of that year. Upon release in theaters, "Home Alone 2" received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances, but criticized the violence. The film grossed over $359 million worldwide, making it the third-highest-grossing film of 1992.