Home Alone Movies Surge on Disney+ as Mariah Carey’s Holiday Reign Faces New Rivals
Every December, Mariah Carey’s holiday anthem dominates the airwaves, but this year, two classic Christmas comedies are climbing the streaming charts and giving her a run for her money. Discover which beloved films are making a comeback and why they’re capturing hearts all over again.
As the holiday season rolls in, Mariah Carey’s iconic Christmas hit always finds its way back to the top of playlists everywhere. But this year, the spotlight is being shared with a pair of beloved family comedies. Both Home Alone and its sequel, Home Alone 2, have shot up the Disney+ streaming charts as of December 4, 2025, landing in the top ten and reminding everyone why these films are holiday staples.
Mariah Carey’s Holiday Classic Keeps Breaking Records
Mariah Carey’s 1994 single, All I Want For Christmas Is You, continues to set new milestones. The song recently surpassed two billion streams on Spotify, a feat that cements its place in music history. Reports show that Carey earns between $2.5 million and $3 million in royalties from the track each year, and over its lifetime, it’s brought in more than $100 million. The song’s enduring popularity has made it the highest-charting solo holiday single on the Billboard Hot 100, and it consistently appears on charts around the world every December.
In 2021, the track made history as the first holiday song to receive the RIAA’s Diamond Award. Reflecting on its success, Carey shared,
It blows my mind that ‘All I Want For Christmas is You’ has endured different eras of the music industry. [It] never ceases to amaze me and fill my heart with a multitude of emotions.
Families everywhere will be playing this anthem alongside their favorite holiday movies as they celebrate the season.
Home Alone Franchise Climbs the Streaming Ladder
While Carey’s song dominates the airwaves, Home Alone and Home Alone 2 are making their own mark on the streaming world. These two films, starring Macaulay Culkin as the resourceful Kevin McCallister, have become must-watch traditions for many households. The original, released in 1990, follows Kevin as he defends his Chicago home from two bumbling burglars, while the 1992 sequel takes him to New York City, where he once again outsmarts the same crooks in a new setting.
Both movies were directed by Chris Columbus and written by John Hughes, and they’ve maintained their popularity for over three decades. The first film holds a 7.7/10 rating on IMDb and a 66% score on Rotten Tomatoes, while the sequel has a 6.9/10 IMDb rating and a 35% Rotten Tomatoes score. Despite the difference in critical reception, both remain favorites for families looking for laughs and nostalgia during the holidays.
Why These Classics Endure Year After Year
The Home Alone series has proven it’s here to stay, much like Carey’s holiday anthem. The films’ blend of slapstick humor, heartwarming moments, and memorable performances keeps them relevant, even as new generations discover them. Their continued presence in the top streaming charts shows that audiences still crave the comfort and joy these stories bring each December.
With both Home Alone movies available to stream on Disney+ in the U.S., and Mariah Carey’s song playing everywhere, it’s clear that some holiday traditions never go out of style.