Why Macaulay Culkin always tells his kids he's 'proud' of them
- - Why Macaulay Culkin always tells his kids he's 'proud' of them
Edward Segarra, USA TODAYDecember 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Macaulay Culkin, right, gestures near his partner Brenda Song, left, and their son during a ceremony to unveil his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star on Dec. 1, 2023.
Macaulay Culkin's childhood was far from perfect, but he's making up for it with the next generation of Culkins.
The "Home Alone" star, who shares two children with longtime partner Brenda Song, opened up about how his turbulent upbringing has inspired his approach to parenting during an appearance on the "Mythical Kitchen" show Tuesday, Dec. 16.
"There's a word that I use in my household, because it's something that I didn't really hear enough when I was a kid, and that's 'proud.' Man, I'm proud of my kids," Culkin, 45, told host Josh Scherer. "You know, I go out there and I'll be [in] like 'the No. 1 movie in America' and yada, yada, yada, stuff like that. Never got the 'P' word."
Cynthia Erivo takes flight again as the magical Elphaba in "Wicked: For Good." Check out our exclusive peeks at the anticipated movie musical sequel and all the other new films you need to see this holiday season in theaters and on streaming services.
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Cynthia Erivo takes flight again as the magical Elphaba in "Wicked: For Good." Check out our exclusive peeks at the anticipated movie musical sequel and all the other new films you need to see this holiday season in theaters and on streaming services.
">Cynthia Erivo takes flight again as the magical Elphaba in "Wicked: For Good." Check out our exclusive peeks at the anticipated movie musical sequel and all the other new films you need to see this holiday season in theaters and on streaming services.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/.2NDiQaQGVAuBZGeals.zg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD01MjA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/c879548c3658e7367fb560624f63ed4e class=caas-img>"Jay Kelly" (now in theaters, Dec. 5 on Netflix): A-list movie star Jay (George Clooney, far left) embarks on a reflective trip with his feisty publicist (Laura Dern) and loyal manager (Adam Sandler) in the meta dramedy.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Jay Kelly" (now in theaters, Dec. 5 on Netflix): A-list movie star Jay (George Clooney, far left) embarks on a reflective trip with his feisty publicist (Laura Dern) and loyal manager (Adam Sandler) in the meta dramedy.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/tmrebnKJ6goEDWsiqj4tlg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD03NDg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/5d35db9c674214f333e38a5fd6e5701e class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Jay Kelly" (now in theaters, Dec. 5 on Netflix): A-list movie star Jay (George Clooney, far left) embarks on a reflective trip with his feisty publicist (Laura Dern) and loyal manager (Adam Sandler) in the meta dramedy.
">"Jay Kelly" (now in theaters, Dec. 5 on Netflix): A-list movie star Jay (George Clooney, far left) embarks on a reflective trip with his feisty publicist (Laura Dern) and loyal manager (Adam Sandler) in the meta dramedy.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/tmrebnKJ6goEDWsiqj4tlg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD03NDg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/5d35db9c674214f333e38a5fd6e5701e class=caas-img>"Now You See Me: Now You Don’t" (now in theaters): Justice Smith (far left), Ariana Greenblatt and Dominic Sessa play a trio of skilled illusionists recruited by Jack Wilder (Dave Franco) for a diamond heist in the magic-filled action threequel.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Now You See Me: Now You Don’t" (now in theaters): Justice Smith (far left), Ariana Greenblatt and Dominic Sessa play a trio of skilled illusionists recruited by Jack Wilder (Dave Franco) for a diamond heist in the magic-filled action threequel.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/uZb_DAf3fEcWjdaJ8TfTrw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD01MTk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/1c5a9b5b7f4a575d3594941300b0b407 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Now You See Me: Now You Don’t" (now in theaters): Justice Smith (far left), Ariana Greenblatt and Dominic Sessa play a trio of skilled illusionists recruited by Jack Wilder (Dave Franco) for a diamond heist in the magic-filled action threequel.
">"Now You See Me: Now You Don’t" (now in theaters): Justice Smith (far left), Ariana Greenblatt and Dominic Sessa play a trio of skilled illusionists recruited by Jack Wilder (Dave Franco) for a diamond heist in the magic-filled action threequel.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/uZb_DAf3fEcWjdaJ8TfTrw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD01MTk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/1c5a9b5b7f4a575d3594941300b0b407 class=caas-img>"The Running Man" (now in theaters): In Edgar Wright's new take on Stephen King's dystopian thriller, a desperate father (Glen Powell) volunteers for the deadliest game show on TV where he'll win a billion dollars or die in the process.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"The Running Man" (now in theaters): In Edgar Wright's new take on Stephen King's dystopian thriller, a desperate father (Glen Powell) volunteers for the deadliest game show on TV where he'll win a billion dollars or die in the process.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/fWubGk8qajMqqsQWL0cQeg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/69c834961718fd290fd0a67c0e5ac3b1 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"The Running Man" (now in theaters): In Edgar Wright's new take on Stephen King's dystopian thriller, a desperate father (Glen Powell) volunteers for the deadliest game show on TV where he'll win a billion dollars or die in the process.
">"The Running Man" (now in theaters): In Edgar Wright's new take on Stephen King's dystopian thriller, a desperate father (Glen Powell) volunteers for the deadliest game show on TV where he'll win a billion dollars or die in the process.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/fWubGk8qajMqqsQWL0cQeg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/69c834961718fd290fd0a67c0e5ac3b1 class=caas-img>"Champagne Problems" (Nov. 19 on Netflix): Minka Kelly stars as an executive who ventures to France to acquire a popular champagne brand before Christmas and falls for the founder's son (Tom Wozniczka) in the holiday rom-com.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Champagne Problems" (Nov. 19 on Netflix): Minka Kelly stars as an executive who ventures to France to acquire a popular champagne brand before Christmas and falls for the founder's son (Tom Wozniczka) in the holiday rom-com.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/wvVV5OvDvyec0vxCw6YzPA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a5d3f8a6631977bbecbd1a355c5e458d class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Champagne Problems" (Nov. 19 on Netflix): Minka Kelly stars as an executive who ventures to France to acquire a popular champagne brand before Christmas and falls for the founder's son (Tom Wozniczka) in the holiday rom-com.
">"Champagne Problems" (Nov. 19 on Netflix): Minka Kelly stars as an executive who ventures to France to acquire a popular champagne brand before Christmas and falls for the founder's son (Tom Wozniczka) in the holiday rom-com.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/wvVV5OvDvyec0vxCw6YzPA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a5d3f8a6631977bbecbd1a355c5e458d class=caas-img>"The Family Plan 2" (Nov. 21 on Apple TV): Ex-assassin Dan (Mark Wahlberg) and wife Jessica (Michelle Monaghan) have a planned European family vacation go awry when Dan's old enemy shows up in the action-comedy sequel.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"The Family Plan 2" (Nov. 21 on Apple TV): Ex-assassin Dan (Mark Wahlberg) and wife Jessica (Michelle Monaghan) have a planned European family vacation go awry when Dan's old enemy shows up in the action-comedy sequel.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/nzHPcvYEUPOXizbAacrA.w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD03OTE-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/c880efbd127ef0cf8753f1f1a25f1076 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"The Family Plan 2" (Nov. 21 on Apple TV): Ex-assassin Dan (Mark Wahlberg) and wife Jessica (Michelle Monaghan) have a planned European family vacation go awry when Dan's old enemy shows up in the action-comedy sequel.
">"The Family Plan 2" (Nov. 21 on Apple TV): Ex-assassin Dan (Mark Wahlberg) and wife Jessica (Michelle Monaghan) have a planned European family vacation go awry when Dan's old enemy shows up in the action-comedy sequel.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/nzHPcvYEUPOXizbAacrA.w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD03OTE-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/c880efbd127ef0cf8753f1f1a25f1076 class=caas-img>"Rental Family" (Nov. 21 in theaters): An American actor (Brendan Fraser, left) works for a company that hires him out to play roles in people's lives including as a journalist interviewing a Japanese film legend (Akira Emoto).
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Rental Family" (Nov. 21 in theaters): An American actor (Brendan Fraser, left) works for a company that hires him out to play roles in people's lives including as a journalist interviewing a Japanese film legend (Akira Emoto).
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/S_EurYMndZE.HibMYOiRaw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e3cc77d3584c22e32a0dd3f8801d0cf6 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Rental Family" (Nov. 21 in theaters): An American actor (Brendan Fraser, left) works for a company that hires him out to play roles in people's lives including as a journalist interviewing a Japanese film legend (Akira Emoto).
">"Rental Family" (Nov. 21 in theaters): An American actor (Brendan Fraser, left) works for a company that hires him out to play roles in people's lives including as a journalist interviewing a Japanese film legend (Akira Emoto).
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/S_EurYMndZE.HibMYOiRaw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e3cc77d3584c22e32a0dd3f8801d0cf6 class=caas-img>"Sisu: Road to Revenge" (Nov. 21 in theaters): Jorma Tommila reprises his role as a hard-to-kill ex-soldier who returns home and is pursued by the man who murdered his family in the action thriller sequel.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Sisu: Road to Revenge" (Nov. 21 in theaters): Jorma Tommila reprises his role as a hard-to-kill ex-soldier who returns home and is pursued by the man who murdered his family in the action thriller sequel.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/qhj4la7TX6LIe_yfcX7Uzg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e2c18d369da9409e1cc94c51e88420c5 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Sisu: Road to Revenge" (Nov. 21 in theaters): Jorma Tommila reprises his role as a hard-to-kill ex-soldier who returns home and is pursued by the man who murdered his family in the action thriller sequel.
">"Sisu: Road to Revenge" (Nov. 21 in theaters): Jorma Tommila reprises his role as a hard-to-kill ex-soldier who returns home and is pursued by the man who murdered his family in the action thriller sequel.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/qhj4la7TX6LIe_yfcX7Uzg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e2c18d369da9409e1cc94c51e88420c5 class=caas-img>"Train Dreams" (Nov. 21 on Netflix): The period drama stars Joel Edgerton as a reserved lumberjack who helps to build the American railroad and meets a colorful cast of co-workers, but his job keeps him from his wife and young daughter.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Train Dreams" (Nov. 21 on Netflix): The period drama stars Joel Edgerton as a reserved lumberjack who helps to build the American railroad and meets a colorful cast of co-workers, but his job keeps him from his wife and young daughter.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/j_Y4hPOJBDOKpLE4UFsP4g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04NTM-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/1921e35727e0caaac978316f756a2d13 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Train Dreams" (Nov. 21 on Netflix): The period drama stars Joel Edgerton as a reserved lumberjack who helps to build the American railroad and meets a colorful cast of co-workers, but his job keeps him from his wife and young daughter.
">"Train Dreams" (Nov. 21 on Netflix): The period drama stars Joel Edgerton as a reserved lumberjack who helps to build the American railroad and meets a colorful cast of co-workers, but his job keeps him from his wife and young daughter.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/j_Y4hPOJBDOKpLE4UFsP4g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04NTM-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/1921e35727e0caaac978316f756a2d13 class=caas-img>"Wicked: For Good" (Nov. 21 in theaters): The closer of Jon M. Chu's two-part movie musical features Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as fugitive witch Elphaba and her torn bestie Glinda, who must work together to save Oz.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Wicked: For Good" (Nov. 21 in theaters): The closer of Jon M. Chu's two-part movie musical features Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as fugitive witch Elphaba and her torn bestie Glinda, who must work together to save Oz.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/AFC6QqluP3MrA7UrCCcj1A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD01MjA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/7a179779551ae13ffbeefddd3a5c1f5f class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Wicked: For Good" (Nov. 21 in theaters): The closer of Jon M. Chu's two-part movie musical features Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as fugitive witch Elphaba and her torn bestie Glinda, who must work together to save Oz.
">"Wicked: For Good" (Nov. 21 in theaters): The closer of Jon M. Chu's two-part movie musical features Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as fugitive witch Elphaba and her torn bestie Glinda, who must work together to save Oz.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/AFC6QqluP3MrA7UrCCcj1A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD01MjA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/7a179779551ae13ffbeefddd3a5c1f5f class=caas-img>"Eternity" (Nov. 26 in theaters): In the fantasy romantic comedy, Larry (Miles Teller) arrives in the afterlife and waits for his wife Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) to decide where to spend eternity, but someone else has been pining for her, too.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Eternity" (Nov. 26 in theaters): In the fantasy romantic comedy, Larry (Miles Teller) arrives in the afterlife and waits for his wife Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) to decide where to spend eternity, but someone else has been pining for her, too.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/2UURqVlIrae06qljPeVRLA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/72f56e6cbfd9a8b69ae506b08568b21a class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Eternity" (Nov. 26 in theaters): In the fantasy romantic comedy, Larry (Miles Teller) arrives in the afterlife and waits for his wife Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) to decide where to spend eternity, but someone else has been pining for her, too.
">"Eternity" (Nov. 26 in theaters): In the fantasy romantic comedy, Larry (Miles Teller) arrives in the afterlife and waits for his wife Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) to decide where to spend eternity, but someone else has been pining for her, too.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/2UURqVlIrae06qljPeVRLA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/72f56e6cbfd9a8b69ae506b08568b21a class=caas-img>"Hamnet" (Nov. 26 in theaters): Director Chloé Zhao's family drama centers on William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) and his wife Agnes (Jessie Buckley), who navigate domestic issues and a gut-wrenching tragedy.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Hamnet" (Nov. 26 in theaters): Director Chloé Zhao's family drama centers on William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) and his wife Agnes (Jessie Buckley), who navigate domestic issues and a gut-wrenching tragedy.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/m9KLhxa5FkjXExj49IYUwg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MjU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/34580d86f20fedf0a2035ef3a1983039 class=caas-img data-headline="Want to see a great movie? Here are the best films of 2025" data-caption="
"Hamnet" (Nov. 26 in theaters): Director Chloé Zhao's family drama centers on William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) and his wife Agnes (Jessie Buckley), who navigate domestic issues and a gut-wrenching tragedy.
">"Hamnet" (Nov. 26 in theaters): Director Chloé Zhao's family drama centers on William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) and his wife Agnes (Jessie Buckley), who navigate domestic issues and a gut-wrenching tragedy.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/m9KLhxa5FkjXExj49IYUwg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MjU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/34580d86f20fedf0a2035ef3a1983039 class=caas-img>"Jingle Bell Heist" (Nov. 26 on Netflix): To get a fresh start in their lives, a retail worker (Olivia Holt) and repairman (Connor Swindells) plan on robbing the upscale London department store where they work in the holiday rom-com.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Jingle Bell Heist" (Nov. 26 on Netflix): To get a fresh start in their lives, a retail worker (Olivia Holt) and repairman (Connor Swindells) plan on robbing the upscale London department store where they work in the holiday rom-com.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/yNUo1D0niwNhQCAmCSthkw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD01MjA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/787eb4d72fe591ba221187d5bf7e78d5 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Jingle Bell Heist" (Nov. 26 on Netflix): To get a fresh start in their lives, a retail worker (Olivia Holt) and repairman (Connor Swindells) plan on robbing the upscale London department store where they work in the holiday rom-com.
">"Jingle Bell Heist" (Nov. 26 on Netflix): To get a fresh start in their lives, a retail worker (Olivia Holt) and repairman (Connor Swindells) plan on robbing the upscale London department store where they work in the holiday rom-com.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/yNUo1D0niwNhQCAmCSthkw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD01MjA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/787eb4d72fe591ba221187d5bf7e78d5 class=caas-img>"Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" (Nov. 26 in theaters, Dec. 12 on Netflix): Ace detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig, left) helps young priest Father Jud (Josh O’Connor) when he's accused of murder in Rian Johnson's third all-star mystery.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" (Nov. 26 in theaters, Dec. 12 on Netflix): Ace detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig, left) helps young priest Father Jud (Josh O’Connor) when he's accused of murder in Rian Johnson's third all-star mystery.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/dezYVRtVOiSAk1J6cOjQRQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/02bfd3ee17d32bc01fdbbef3f251c7b0 class=caas-img data-headline="Want to see a great movie? Here are the best films of 2025" data-caption="
"Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" (Nov. 26 in theaters, Dec. 12 on Netflix): Ace detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig, left) helps young priest Father Jud (Josh O’Connor) when he's accused of murder in Rian Johnson's third all-star mystery.
">"Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" (Nov. 26 in theaters, Dec. 12 on Netflix): Ace detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig, left) helps young priest Father Jud (Josh O’Connor) when he's accused of murder in Rian Johnson's third all-star mystery.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/dezYVRtVOiSAk1J6cOjQRQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/02bfd3ee17d32bc01fdbbef3f251c7b0 class=caas-img>"Zootopia 2" (Nov. 26 in theaters): The Disney animated sequel catches up with Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin, left) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), who are now partners in the police force investigating a mysterious snake.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Zootopia 2" (Nov. 26 in theaters): The Disney animated sequel catches up with Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin, left) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), who are now partners in the police force investigating a mysterious snake.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/myInyJcdBkDcY.hRoWd9Cg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD01MjA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/d52e6078bd7b5abec02e86d9899f3efc class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Zootopia 2" (Nov. 26 in theaters): The Disney animated sequel catches up with Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin, left) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), who are now partners in the police force investigating a mysterious snake.
">"Zootopia 2" (Nov. 26 in theaters): The Disney animated sequel catches up with Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin, left) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), who are now partners in the police force investigating a mysterious snake.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/myInyJcdBkDcY.hRoWd9Cg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD01MjA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/d52e6078bd7b5abec02e86d9899f3efc class=caas-img>"Left-Handed Girl" (Nov. 28 on Netflix): Nina Ye (left) and Shih-Yuan Ma (in mirror) play sisters who return to Taipei with their mom after several years of living in the countryside and struggle adapting to a new environment in the drama.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Left-Handed Girl" (Nov. 28 on Netflix): Nina Ye (left) and Shih-Yuan Ma (in mirror) play sisters who return to Taipei with their mom after several years of living in the countryside and struggle adapting to a new environment in the drama.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ejwEqDBDqtrf69eUDOvJQw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD01MjE-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/551585abd0e78da393b399ef1241c6dd class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Left-Handed Girl" (Nov. 28 on Netflix): Nina Ye (left) and Shih-Yuan Ma (in mirror) play sisters who return to Taipei with their mom after several years of living in the countryside and struggle adapting to a new environment in the drama.
">"Left-Handed Girl" (Nov. 28 on Netflix): Nina Ye (left) and Shih-Yuan Ma (in mirror) play sisters who return to Taipei with their mom after several years of living in the countryside and struggle adapting to a new environment in the drama.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ejwEqDBDqtrf69eUDOvJQw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD01MjE-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/551585abd0e78da393b399ef1241c6dd class=caas-img>"The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo" (Nov. 28 on Netflix): The documentary investigates if Nguyễn Thành Nghệ (right, with daughter Jannie Nguyễn), a freelance photographer during the Vietnam War, took the famous "Napalm Girl" photo and not the long-credited photographer.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo" (Nov. 28 on Netflix): The documentary investigates if Nguyễn Thành Nghệ (right, with daughter Jannie Nguyễn), a freelance photographer during the Vietnam War, took the famous "Napalm Girl" photo and not the long-credited photographer.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/PJDGrSH6xTgDwNuSlDe7yg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02NTU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/6ca584f1d6da2add170716c44b62fd8b class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo" (Nov. 28 on Netflix): The documentary investigates if Nguyễn Thành Nghệ (right, with daughter Jannie Nguyễn), a freelance photographer during the Vietnam War, took the famous "Napalm Girl" photo and not the long-credited photographer.
">"The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo" (Nov. 28 on Netflix): The documentary investigates if Nguyễn Thành Nghệ (right, with daughter Jannie Nguyễn), a freelance photographer during the Vietnam War, took the famous "Napalm Girl" photo and not the long-credited photographer.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/PJDGrSH6xTgDwNuSlDe7yg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02NTU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/6ca584f1d6da2add170716c44b62fd8b class=caas-img>"Troll 2" (Dec. 1 on Netflix): In the monster movie sequel, returning heroes are forced to deal with a gigantic creature nicknamed "Megatroll" when it's awakened and goes on a destructive rampage across Norway.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Troll 2" (Dec. 1 on Netflix): In the monster movie sequel, returning heroes are forced to deal with a gigantic creature nicknamed "Megatroll" when it's awakened and goes on a destructive rampage across Norway.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/K6al7mVVbdOVzlGgbKbmEw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/157959478ab0dfe2db296fbbd1daa87d class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Troll 2" (Dec. 1 on Netflix): In the monster movie sequel, returning heroes are forced to deal with a gigantic creature nicknamed "Megatroll" when it's awakened and goes on a destructive rampage across Norway.
">"Troll 2" (Dec. 1 on Netflix): In the monster movie sequel, returning heroes are forced to deal with a gigantic creature nicknamed "Megatroll" when it's awakened and goes on a destructive rampage across Norway.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/K6al7mVVbdOVzlGgbKbmEw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/157959478ab0dfe2db296fbbd1daa87d class=caas-img>"My Secret Santa" (Dec. 3 on Netflix): The holiday rom-com stars Alexandra Breckenridge as a single mom in need of a job who disguises herself as a man to nab a seasonal Santa gig at a luxury ski resort and falls for the hotel manager.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"My Secret Santa" (Dec. 3 on Netflix): The holiday rom-com stars Alexandra Breckenridge as a single mom in need of a job who disguises herself as a man to nab a seasonal Santa gig at a luxury ski resort and falls for the hotel manager.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/HdO32JgfNBV0lzcAOxzn6w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/6779ecf97299faef9a295dba03fef019 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"My Secret Santa" (Dec. 3 on Netflix): The holiday rom-com stars Alexandra Breckenridge as a single mom in need of a job who disguises herself as a man to nab a seasonal Santa gig at a luxury ski resort and falls for the hotel manager.
">"My Secret Santa" (Dec. 3 on Netflix): The holiday rom-com stars Alexandra Breckenridge as a single mom in need of a job who disguises herself as a man to nab a seasonal Santa gig at a luxury ski resort and falls for the hotel manager.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/HdO32JgfNBV0lzcAOxzn6w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/6779ecf97299faef9a295dba03fef019 class=caas-img>"Oh. What. Fun." (Dec. 3 on Prime Video): In the holiday comedy, a Texas mom (Michelle Pfeiffer) who lives for Christmas is accidentally left behind – "Home Alone" style – for an important event by her family.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Oh. What. Fun." (Dec. 3 on Prime Video): In the holiday comedy, a Texas mom (Michelle Pfeiffer) who lives for Christmas is accidentally left behind – "Home Alone" style – for an important event by her family.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/J_bOlSjIM5w9Je484pw8Rg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/4cc93fa40668976b9653a5d77e8060c4 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Oh. What. Fun." (Dec. 3 on Prime Video): In the holiday comedy, a Texas mom (Michelle Pfeiffer) who lives for Christmas is accidentally left behind – "Home Alone" style – for an important event by her family.
">"Oh. What. Fun." (Dec. 3 on Prime Video): In the holiday comedy, a Texas mom (Michelle Pfeiffer) who lives for Christmas is accidentally left behind – "Home Alone" style – for an important event by her family.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/J_bOlSjIM5w9Je484pw8Rg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/4cc93fa40668976b9653a5d77e8060c4 class=caas-img>"Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw" (Dec. 5 on Disney+): Greg (voiced by Aaron D. Harris, left) and his dad Frank (Chris Diamantopoulos) bond while attending a wilderness camp in the latest animated comedy based on Jeff Kinney's popular books.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw" (Dec. 5 on Disney+): Greg (voiced by Aaron D. Harris, left) and his dad Frank (Chris Diamantopoulos) bond while attending a wilderness camp in the latest animated comedy based on Jeff Kinney's popular books.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/HANS8AmLAg4JUpdktLOcfw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/44a1d30beef019f2ae39b9d406f8fee2 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw" (Dec. 5 on Disney+): Greg (voiced by Aaron D. Harris, left) and his dad Frank (Chris Diamantopoulos) bond while attending a wilderness camp in the latest animated comedy based on Jeff Kinney's popular books.
">"Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw" (Dec. 5 on Disney+): Greg (voiced by Aaron D. Harris, left) and his dad Frank (Chris Diamantopoulos) bond while attending a wilderness camp in the latest animated comedy based on Jeff Kinney's popular books.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/HANS8AmLAg4JUpdktLOcfw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/44a1d30beef019f2ae39b9d406f8fee2 class=caas-img>"The Family McMullen" (Dec. 5 on HBO Max): Ed Burns (above center) returns to write, direct and star in a sequel to the 1995 indie cult classic, which brings a family back to its Long Island home for reunions and romance.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"The Family McMullen" (Dec. 5 on HBO Max): Ed Burns (above center) returns to write, direct and star in a sequel to the 1995 indie cult classic, which brings a family back to its Long Island home for reunions and romance.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/6myu6vWVOe8iWtd3il7Q7A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/13da5abdb6e31a09b0d1b5069642271e class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"The Family McMullen" (Dec. 5 on HBO Max): Ed Burns (above center) returns to write, direct and star in a sequel to the 1995 indie cult classic, which brings a family back to its Long Island home for reunions and romance.
">"The Family McMullen" (Dec. 5 on HBO Max): Ed Burns (above center) returns to write, direct and star in a sequel to the 1995 indie cult classic, which brings a family back to its Long Island home for reunions and romance.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/6myu6vWVOe8iWtd3il7Q7A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/13da5abdb6e31a09b0d1b5069642271e class=caas-img>"Five Nights at Freddy's 2" (Dec. 5 in theaters): Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail) and Mike (Josh Hutcherson) again have to deal with the murderous animatronic animals of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza in the horror sequel.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Five Nights at Freddy's 2" (Dec. 5 in theaters): Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail) and Mike (Josh Hutcherson) again have to deal with the murderous animatronic animals of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza in the horror sequel.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/MQp6HFkxVKg7KCcjjeRBEw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MDQ-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b9b012eec84b5350657901bafbdc9cdd class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Five Nights at Freddy's 2" (Dec. 5 in theaters): Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail) and Mike (Josh Hutcherson) again have to deal with the murderous animatronic animals of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza in the horror sequel.
">"Five Nights at Freddy's 2" (Dec. 5 in theaters): Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail) and Mike (Josh Hutcherson) again have to deal with the murderous animatronic animals of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza in the horror sequel.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/MQp6HFkxVKg7KCcjjeRBEw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MDQ-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b9b012eec84b5350657901bafbdc9cdd class=caas-img>"Merv" (Dec. 10 in theaters): When beloved dog Merv begins to show signs of depression after their recent breakup, Anna (Zooey Deschanel) and her ex take him to a pet-friendly beach resort in Florida in the holiday comedy.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Merv" (Dec. 10 in theaters): When beloved dog Merv begins to show signs of depression after their recent breakup, Anna (Zooey Deschanel) and her ex take him to a pet-friendly beach resort in Florida in the holiday comedy.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/BthU17YkirTUXmAyv4hCGA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/2a9155640f6f208e89991ec7c04b2b2c class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Merv" (Dec. 10 in theaters): When beloved dog Merv begins to show signs of depression after their recent breakup, Anna (Zooey Deschanel) and her ex take him to a pet-friendly beach resort in Florida in the holiday comedy.
">"Merv" (Dec. 10 in theaters): When beloved dog Merv begins to show signs of depression after their recent breakup, Anna (Zooey Deschanel) and her ex take him to a pet-friendly beach resort in Florida in the holiday comedy.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/BthU17YkirTUXmAyv4hCGA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/2a9155640f6f208e89991ec7c04b2b2c class=caas-img>"Ella McCay" (Dec. 12 in theaters): Ella (Emma Mackey, right), who's named governor of her home state when her mentor steps down, gets advice from her Aunt Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis) in the James L. Brooks political dramedy.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Ella McCay" (Dec. 12 in theaters): Ella (Emma Mackey, right), who's named governor of her home state when her mentor steps down, gets advice from her Aunt Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis) in the James L. Brooks political dramedy.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/RFfNHO3Ju6kpakPICFt6aQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/2e880d49dc6033b7e3c58d68ca3e7572 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Ella McCay" (Dec. 12 in theaters): Ella (Emma Mackey, right), who's named governor of her home state when her mentor steps down, gets advice from her Aunt Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis) in the James L. Brooks political dramedy.
">"Ella McCay" (Dec. 12 in theaters): Ella (Emma Mackey, right), who's named governor of her home state when her mentor steps down, gets advice from her Aunt Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis) in the James L. Brooks political dramedy.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/RFfNHO3Ju6kpakPICFt6aQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/2e880d49dc6033b7e3c58d68ca3e7572 class=caas-img>"Goodbye June" (Dec. 12 in theaters, Dec. 24 on Netflix): Kate Winslet marks her directorial debut and also stars in this emotional Christmas drama about siblings reuniting for one last holiday season with their dying mother.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Goodbye June" (Dec. 12 in theaters, Dec. 24 on Netflix): Kate Winslet marks her directorial debut and also stars in this emotional Christmas drama about siblings reuniting for one last holiday season with their dying mother.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ytOXOk0v45AOBb.czHCKPA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MjY-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a0b11a360ca4fc166518dc01518d2043 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Goodbye June" (Dec. 12 in theaters, Dec. 24 on Netflix): Kate Winslet marks her directorial debut and also stars in this emotional Christmas drama about siblings reuniting for one last holiday season with their dying mother.
">"Goodbye June" (Dec. 12 in theaters, Dec. 24 on Netflix): Kate Winslet marks her directorial debut and also stars in this emotional Christmas drama about siblings reuniting for one last holiday season with their dying mother.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ytOXOk0v45AOBb.czHCKPA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MjY-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a0b11a360ca4fc166518dc01518d2043 class=caas-img>"Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show" (Dec. 12 on Disney+): A companion to a new six-part docuseries, the concert film captures the last show of Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour in Vancouver.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show" (Dec. 12 on Disney+): A companion to a new six-part docuseries, the concert film captures the last show of Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour in Vancouver.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/8gdVGfaRUq0LIxed1iU5ug--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/9fd4ca965824afe2f3f8ecfded07590e class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show" (Dec. 12 on Disney+): A companion to a new six-part docuseries, the concert film captures the last show of Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour in Vancouver.
">"Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show" (Dec. 12 on Disney+): A companion to a new six-part docuseries, the concert film captures the last show of Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour in Vancouver.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/8gdVGfaRUq0LIxed1iU5ug--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/9fd4ca965824afe2f3f8ecfded07590e class=caas-img>"Avatar: Fire and Ash" (Dec. 19 in theaters): New antagonist Varang (Oona Chaplin) is the fierce leader of the Ash People in James Cameron's sci-fi adventure, which catches up with Jake Sully and his family on Pandora.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Avatar: Fire and Ash" (Dec. 19 in theaters): New antagonist Varang (Oona Chaplin) is the fierce leader of the Ash People in James Cameron's sci-fi adventure, which catches up with Jake Sully and his family on Pandora.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/y9pZOJbjaXXLJgfdgHz_yQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02NTU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/ea6841f3aa30bfec331617014bff83d9 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" (Dec. 19 in theaters): New antagonist Varang (Oona Chaplin) is the fierce leader of the Ash People in James Cameron's sci-fi adventure, which catches up with Jake Sully and his family on Pandora.
">"Avatar: Fire and Ash" (Dec. 19 in theaters): New antagonist Varang (Oona Chaplin) is the fierce leader of the Ash People in James Cameron's sci-fi adventure, which catches up with Jake Sully and his family on Pandora.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/y9pZOJbjaXXLJgfdgHz_yQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02NTU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/ea6841f3aa30bfec331617014bff83d9 class=caas-img>"The Housemaid" (Dec. 19 in theaters): Based on the Freida McFadden novel, the psychological thriller stars Sydney Sweeney (left) as the new live-in housemaid for a wealthy wife (Amanda Seyfried) – a dream gig that turns into a nightmare.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"The Housemaid" (Dec. 19 in theaters): Based on the Freida McFadden novel, the psychological thriller stars Sydney Sweeney (left) as the new live-in housemaid for a wealthy wife (Amanda Seyfried) – a dream gig that turns into a nightmare.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/zajd3j.V7AuQLgU2ro.UQQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/2149c5ae06abf2003b9ffdaa05aa32d8 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"The Housemaid" (Dec. 19 in theaters): Based on the Freida McFadden novel, the psychological thriller stars Sydney Sweeney (left) as the new live-in housemaid for a wealthy wife (Amanda Seyfried) – a dream gig that turns into a nightmare.
">"The Housemaid" (Dec. 19 in theaters): Based on the Freida McFadden novel, the psychological thriller stars Sydney Sweeney (left) as the new live-in housemaid for a wealthy wife (Amanda Seyfried) – a dream gig that turns into a nightmare.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/zajd3j.V7AuQLgU2ro.UQQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/2149c5ae06abf2003b9ffdaa05aa32d8 class=caas-img>"Is This Thing On?" (Dec. 19 in theaters): The dramedy stars Will Arnett (center, with Bradley Cooper and Andra Day) as a middle-aged dad who finds a new and therapeutic hobby when he signs up for an open mic comedy night.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Is This Thing On?" (Dec. 19 in theaters): The dramedy stars Will Arnett (center, with Bradley Cooper and Andra Day) as a middle-aged dad who finds a new and therapeutic hobby when he signs up for an open mic comedy night.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/zNBfqI7VMNZRwDzkoT6QEQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD03NTg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b74837265d04227f078cfeeb67e909f2 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Is This Thing On?" (Dec. 19 in theaters): The dramedy stars Will Arnett (center, with Bradley Cooper and Andra Day) as a middle-aged dad who finds a new and therapeutic hobby when he signs up for an open mic comedy night.
">"Is This Thing On?" (Dec. 19 in theaters): The dramedy stars Will Arnett (center, with Bradley Cooper and Andra Day) as a middle-aged dad who finds a new and therapeutic hobby when he signs up for an open mic comedy night.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/zNBfqI7VMNZRwDzkoT6QEQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD03NTg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b74837265d04227f078cfeeb67e909f2 class=caas-img>"The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants" (Dec. 19 in theaters): The animated comedy adventure finds SpongeBob (voiced by Tom Kenny, left) on a quest where he runs afoul of the villainous Flying Dutchman (Mark Hamill).
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants" (Dec. 19 in theaters): The animated comedy adventure finds SpongeBob (voiced by Tom Kenny, left) on a quest where he runs afoul of the villainous Flying Dutchman (Mark Hamill).
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/vPZB.BnIPTuY86z.14RY6w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02NzE-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/1b00c9669f8d9cd97efa2cc245b13a1c class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants" (Dec. 19 in theaters): The animated comedy adventure finds SpongeBob (voiced by Tom Kenny, left) on a quest where he runs afoul of the villainous Flying Dutchman (Mark Hamill).
">"The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants" (Dec. 19 in theaters): The animated comedy adventure finds SpongeBob (voiced by Tom Kenny, left) on a quest where he runs afoul of the villainous Flying Dutchman (Mark Hamill).
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/vPZB.BnIPTuY86z.14RY6w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02NzE-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/1b00c9669f8d9cd97efa2cc245b13a1c class=caas-img>"The Plague" (Dec. 24 in theaters): Joel Edgerton (center) stars in the coming-of-age psychological thriller as a coach at a water polo summer camp where the youngsters bully and turn on each other, leading to a violent outburst.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"The Plague" (Dec. 24 in theaters): Joel Edgerton (center) stars in the coming-of-age psychological thriller as a coach at a water polo summer camp where the youngsters bully and turn on each other, leading to a violent outburst.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/1Tu5ezdv6JzZUVcta.KTwg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD01MjA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/87dfbb02d1c90f488fed75ff146928aa class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"The Plague" (Dec. 24 in theaters): Joel Edgerton (center) stars in the coming-of-age psychological thriller as a coach at a water polo summer camp where the youngsters bully and turn on each other, leading to a violent outburst.
">"The Plague" (Dec. 24 in theaters): Joel Edgerton (center) stars in the coming-of-age psychological thriller as a coach at a water polo summer camp where the youngsters bully and turn on each other, leading to a violent outburst.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/1Tu5ezdv6JzZUVcta.KTwg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD01MjA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/87dfbb02d1c90f488fed75ff146928aa class=caas-img>"Anaconda" (Dec. 25 in theaters): The action comedy stars Jack Black (center) and Paul Rudd as best friends who venture to the jungle in a mission to find a gigantic snake for a remake of their favorite movie.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Anaconda" (Dec. 25 in theaters): The action comedy stars Jack Black (center) and Paul Rudd as best friends who venture to the jungle in a mission to find a gigantic snake for a remake of their favorite movie.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/M_xqgsiyubjTRLz.re69Qg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/6f3eaa4b8ce93c55dc9201bf6337b6f7 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Anaconda" (Dec. 25 in theaters): The action comedy stars Jack Black (center) and Paul Rudd as best friends who venture to the jungle in a mission to find a gigantic snake for a remake of their favorite movie.
">"Anaconda" (Dec. 25 in theaters): The action comedy stars Jack Black (center) and Paul Rudd as best friends who venture to the jungle in a mission to find a gigantic snake for a remake of their favorite movie.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/M_xqgsiyubjTRLz.re69Qg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/6f3eaa4b8ce93c55dc9201bf6337b6f7 class=caas-img>"Marty Supreme" (Dec. 25 in theaters): In the 1950s-set sports dramedy, Timothy Chalamet (right, with director Josh Safdie) stars as a shoe-selling ping-pong ace who dreams of becoming a world champion.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Marty Supreme" (Dec. 25 in theaters): In the 1950s-set sports dramedy, Timothy Chalamet (right, with director Josh Safdie) stars as a shoe-selling ping-pong ace who dreams of becoming a world champion.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/4qPQ8X0j08j7KFZZLaToLg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/1a019b00a7b67f538219417a5c77f81d class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Marty Supreme" (Dec. 25 in theaters): In the 1950s-set sports dramedy, Timothy Chalamet (right, with director Josh Safdie) stars as a shoe-selling ping-pong ace who dreams of becoming a world champion.
">"Marty Supreme" (Dec. 25 in theaters): In the 1950s-set sports dramedy, Timothy Chalamet (right, with director Josh Safdie) stars as a shoe-selling ping-pong ace who dreams of becoming a world champion.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/4qPQ8X0j08j7KFZZLaToLg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/1a019b00a7b67f538219417a5c77f81d class=caas-img>"No Other Choice" (Dec. 25 in theaters): Park Chan-wook's darkly comedic thriller stars Lee Byung-hun as a guy in the cutthroat paper industry who attempts to take out his competition for a new job.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"No Other Choice" (Dec. 25 in theaters): Park Chan-wook's darkly comedic thriller stars Lee Byung-hun as a guy in the cutthroat paper industry who attempts to take out his competition for a new job.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Uw3hJhH8lnModpNPI.YpTg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/8b3d7d3cee5e9a812ff778e63c1180e5 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"No Other Choice" (Dec. 25 in theaters): Park Chan-wook's darkly comedic thriller stars Lee Byung-hun as a guy in the cutthroat paper industry who attempts to take out his competition for a new job.
">"No Other Choice" (Dec. 25 in theaters): Park Chan-wook's darkly comedic thriller stars Lee Byung-hun as a guy in the cutthroat paper industry who attempts to take out his competition for a new job.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Uw3hJhH8lnModpNPI.YpTg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/8b3d7d3cee5e9a812ff778e63c1180e5 class=caas-img>"Song Sung Blue" (Dec. 25 in theaters): Based on a true story, the musical drama follows a Vietnam vet (Hugh Jackman) who meets another struggling divorced musician (Kate Hudson) and they form a popular Neil Diamond tribute band.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"Song Sung Blue" (Dec. 25 in theaters): Based on a true story, the musical drama follows a Vietnam vet (Hugh Jackman) who meets another struggling divorced musician (Kate Hudson) and they form a popular Neil Diamond tribute band.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/WTXvp3_8p5Msyi2IHamD4g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02Njk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a4c41d310727cdb819ef76f3d3ade628 class=caas-img data-headline="From 'Zootopia 2' to 'Knives Out 3,' exclusive peeks at the holiday season's top movies" data-caption="
"Song Sung Blue" (Dec. 25 in theaters): Based on a true story, the musical drama follows a Vietnam vet (Hugh Jackman) who meets another struggling divorced musician (Kate Hudson) and they form a popular Neil Diamond tribute band.
">"Song Sung Blue" (Dec. 25 in theaters): Based on a true story, the musical drama follows a Vietnam vet (Hugh Jackman) who meets another struggling divorced musician (Kate Hudson) and they form a popular Neil Diamond tribute band.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/WTXvp3_8p5Msyi2IHamD4g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02Njk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/a4c41d310727cdb819ef76f3d3ade628 class=caas-img>"The Testament of Ann Lee" (Dec. 25 in theaters): The historical musical drama stars Amanda Seyfried (center) as Ann Lee, who found followers and critics alike as the leader of the Shakers religious movement in the 18th century.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>"The Testament of Ann Lee" (Dec. 25 in theaters): The historical musical drama stars Amanda Seyfried (center) as Ann Lee, who found followers and critics alike as the leader of the Shakers religious movement in the 18th century.
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"The Testament of Ann Lee" (Dec. 25 in theaters): The historical musical drama stars Amanda Seyfried (center) as Ann Lee, who found followers and critics alike as the leader of the Shakers religious movement in the 18th century.
">"The Testament of Ann Lee" (Dec. 25 in theaters): The historical musical drama stars Amanda Seyfried (center) as Ann Lee, who found followers and critics alike as the leader of the Shakers religious movement in the 18th century.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/_JGPdVA5eu7L5.bLjremsQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD01MTQ-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/ee4259851a6dd5be268924f296461786 class=caas-img>
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Macaulay Culkin on 'My Girl': Actor says 'thousands' of real bees were used in movie
Culkin shot to child stardom in the early '90s with the role of Kevin McCallister in the Christmas comedy franchise "Home Alone." The series' first film grossed $290.1 million worldwide and earned the then 11-year-old a Golden Globe nomination for best actor in a musical or comedy film.
"My kid, he does his recital, and the curtain opens, and he's really excited about it – he's going to play a bug," Culkin recalled on "Mythical Kitchen." "And as soon as the curtain opens, he freezes and he cries, and he runs off stage."
Despite the rocky performance, Culkin said he quickly went to his son's side to offer him encouragement: "I go scoop him up, and the first thing out of my mouth is, 'Man, I'm so proud of you. You were so brave to go out there like that.'"
Macaulay Culkin family: Brenda Song, 2 sons show support at Walk of Fame ceremony
Culkin's parents, Christopher "Kit" Culkin and Patricia Brentrup, separated during his teen years. The actor has previously alleged that his father Christopher was physically abusive, revealing in a March interview that he's been estranged from his dad for about 30 years.
Culkin told "Mythical Kitchen" that he takes pride in the emotional growth of being able to "love my family the right kind of way." He also credited his partner Song for influencing him as a parent. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Dakota, in 2021, followed by a second son in 2022.
"The way I learned how to be a father was through Brenda," Culkin said. "Brenda is such a good mother, and she makes me want to be a better father – a better person – but a better father."
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Macaulay Culkin gets candid on raising kids, partner Brenda Song
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