Sydney Sweeney's latest R-rated thriller, The Housemaid, has been making waves on digital platforms since its theatrical release, sparking conversations among viewers and quickly climbing to the top of streaming charts. The film's popularity has reached new heights, surpassing major titles like Zootopia 2 and Greenland 2: Migration within just two days of its digital release on February 3, 2026.
Directed by Paul Feig and based on Freida McFadden's bestselling novel, The Housemaid premiered in theaters on December 19, 2025. The film has grossed $310 million globally, despite a $35 million budget. Lionsgate has already confirmed a sequel titled The Housemaid's Secret, with Sydney Sweeney reprising her role as Millie and Rebecca Sonnenshine returning to adapt the screenplay.
The cast includes Amanda Seyfried as Nina Winchester, Sydney Sweeney as Millie Calloway, Brandon Sklenar as Andrew Winchester, Michele Morrone as Enzo Accardi, and Elizabeth Perkins as Evelyn Perkins. The film holds a Certified Fresh score of 74% from critics and a 92% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Viewers can now rent or purchase The Housemaid for $19.99 and $24.99 respectively on Apple TV, Prime Video, YouTube, and Fandango at Home. Lionsgate plans to release the film on Starz around April 2026. Freida McFadden has also published a follow-up novel, The Housemaid Is Watching, in 2024. While Lionsgate has only greenlit the first sequel so far, the studio may continue the franchise with Rebecca Sonnenshine and Paul Feig returning for future adaptations.
In short, The Housemaid has proven to be a hit with audiences and critics alike, and its success is expected to continue with the upcoming sequel.
