Lionsgate Greenlights The Housemaid Sequel After Box Office Hit

Lionsgate announced Tuesday that production on a sequel to the psychological thriller "The Housemaid" will begin later this year, following the film's strong box office performance since its December 19, 2025, release. The studio plans to adapt the second novel in Freida McFadden's bestselling trilogy, with Sydney Sweeney expected to reprise her lead role as Millie Calloway.

The original film, directed by Paul Feig, has grossed more than 133 million worldwide in just over two weeks, surpassing its 35 million production budget and outperforming several recent thrillers. It stars Sweeney as a young woman hired as a live-in housekeeper for a wealthy couple, played by Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar. As Millie settles into the role, she uncovers dark secrets within the household, leading to a series of tense and deceptive events. The movie earned a 73 percent critics score and a 92 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, reflecting broad appeal during a competitive holiday season that included releases like "Marty Supreme" and "Avatar: Fire and Ash."

Audience enthusiasm has driven the quick greenlight for "The Housemaid's Secret," which will follow Millie as she takes on a...