The pair’s departure is marked by a special message from a “super fan” paying tribute to their “warmth, compassion and sheer happiness”.

The “Home Alone” movies turned holiday travel chaos into comedy. Scenes of the McCallister family sprinting through a crowded terminal still resonate as the busy year-end travel period gets underway.

A mix of expected sequels and out-of-nowhere indie gems made 2025 a joy.