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While the original film follows Kevin McCallister’s (Macaulay Culkin) slapstick battles against the Wet Bandits (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern) in New York City, the Indonesian version—often informally called Home Alone 2 versi Indonesia —transformed the viewing experience. This paper does not treat the dub as a failure to replicate the original, but as a creative adaptation. Using theoretical frameworks from translation studies (Lawrence Venuti’s “domestication”), media studies (Henry Jenkins’ “participatory culture”), and postcolonial linguistics, this analysis reveals how the Indonesian dub constructed a parallel narrative universe.

: The film has aired extensively on RCTI and GTV , using a dub specifically created for Indonesian TV audiences.

"Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" is a 1992 American Christmas comedy film. It is the sequel to the massively successful 1990 film Home Alone . The movie was directed by Chris Columbus, written and produced by John Hughes, and stars Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Tim Curry, Brenda Fricker, and Catherine O'Hara. Home Alone 2 Dubbing Indonesia

The success of the Indonesian version hinges entirely on the voice actor for Kevin McCallister. In the Indonesian dub, Kevin was voiced by the legendary .

Namun, ada sesuatu yang berbeda dari penayangan kali ini. Tidak seperti versi streaming atau DVD yang ia tonton berbahasa Inggris, siaran TV ini menggunakan . Bagi Andi, dan mungkin banyak penonton Indonesia lainnya, menonton versi dubbing ini bukan sekadar mencari tahu jalan cerita, melainkan sebuah pengalaman tersendiri yang penuh warna. : The film has aired extensively on RCTI

Sayangnya, hingga artikel ini ditulis, tidak ada platform streaming resmi yang menyediakan Home Alone 2 dengan dubbing Indonesia. Hak distribusi versi dubbing TV biasanya terbatas pada siaran terestrial dan tidak diperbarui untuk digital.

This newer version is technically cleaner but has received mixed feedback compared to the original. The movie was directed by Chris Columbus, written

Translating script lines like "Suck brick, kid!" or Marv's eccentric remarks requires creative localization. Literal translations would confuse Indonesian viewers. Instead, translators use equivalent local expressions, mild exclamations, or simplified phrases that fit the physical lip movements (lip-syncing) of the actors on screen. 3. Audio Engineering and Sound Effects

: In Indonesia, the "Wet Bandits" (Harry and Marv) are often referred to as "Penjahat Basah," which evolves into "Penjahat Melekit" (Sticky Bandits) in the sequel.