Sydney Sweeney's The Housemaid Surges on Streaming Ahead of Sequel

Sydney Sweeney's box office hit psychological thriller, The Housemaid, has experienced a major resurgence on streaming platforms, anchoring itself near the top of the viewing charts in the United States. Following an initial run on Starz, the film landed on HBO Max and quickly established itself as a persistent favorite among subscribers. At the time of writing, the movie holds the second position on the platform's most-watched rankings, trailing only Olivia Wilde's film The Invite.

Directed by Paul Feig and adapted from Freida McFadden's novel, the 131-minute R-rated film originally premiered in theaters to massive commercial success, grossing $400 million globally against a modest production budget of $35 million. The movie follows Millie, a recently paroled woman who takes a live-in housekeeping job for a wealthy couple, Nina and Andrew, played by Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar. What begins as a practical arrangement soon unravels into a tense domestic puzzle marked by unexpected twists and dark psychological suspense.

The film's renewed streaming popularity arrives as production moves forward on its anticipated sequel, titled The Housemaid's Secret. Based on McFadden's second book in the series, the follow-up film is officially scheduled for a theatrical release on December 17, 2027. Sweeney will reprise her role as Millie Calloway, joined by returning cast member Michele Morrone as Enzo. They will be accompanied by several notable new additions to the franchise, including Kirsten Dunst, Paul Anthony Kelly, and Brittany Snow.

While Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar are not returning for the second installment, the creative team behind the scenes remains largely intact. Paul Feig is attached to direct the sequel, while Rebecca Sonnenshine handles the writing duties. Lionsgate executives are aiming to replicate the surprise box office dominance of the original film, which helped revive mainstream interest in the erotic thriller genre.

In addition to the upcoming film sequel, the property is expanding onto the live theater stage. The stage adaptation is scheduled to make its debut on September 14, 2027, at London's Richmond Theatre before launching a broader regional tour across the United Kingdom. Producers intend to merge elements from both the bestselling novel and the cinematic adaptation to offer live audiences a new way to experience the story's suspense.

Jenefer Brown, Lionsgate's President of Global Products and Experiences, highlighted the growing momentum surrounding the intellectual property. "We're thrilled to work with Simon, Hanna, Bekah, and Matthew to bring this story to the stage in an entirely new way, giving audiences the chance to experience its suspense, twists, and turns live," Brown stated regarding the upcoming theatrical run.

With a major film sequel currently in production, a scheduled theatrical tour on the horizon, and strong streaming numbers maintaining steady engagement on HBO Max, The Housemaid continues to prove itself as a lucrative multimedia property for Lionsgate as it expands well beyond its initial page and screen origins.