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How Much Did the Home Alone Actors Earn?

In 1990, Home Alone didn’t just become a Christmas movie — it became a global money-making machine. With a modest budget and a risky concept, the film went on to earn hundreds of millions, launch careers, and expose the brutal financial math of Hollywood. But while audiences laughed, behind the scenes actors were signing wildly different deals that would define their futures for decades.

In this video, we break down how much the Home Alone cast was really paid — from Macaulay Culkin’s historic child-star payday to Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern’s backend profit deals, and the modest salaries earned by beloved character actors like John Candy, Tim Curry, and Roberts Blossom. Some made fortunes. Some earned steady residuals for life. And some walked away with far less than fans would expect.

We also uncover the biggest mistake of all: how Warner Bros. passed on Home Alone over a small budget disagreement — a decision that cost the studio nearly half a billion dollars. From contracts and residuals to backend percentages and long-term rerun income, this is the real money story behind one of the most iconic holiday films ever made.

If you’ve ever wondered who truly won, who missed out, and how Hollywood profits really work, this breakdown will change how you see Home Alone forever.