Sydney Sweeney has once again proven that her name is no longer just associated with prestige projects or viral performances, it’s now a guarantee of profit. The psychological thriller The Housemaid has officially surpassed $300 million at the global box office, a remarkable milestone that places the film among the most profitable mid-budget releases in recent years.
Produced by Lionsgate with a surprisingly modest $35 million budget, the film has delivered extraordinary returns. According to industry data reported by Variety, The Housemaid has earned $116 million in the United States and $189.1 million internationally, bringing its worldwide total to approximately $305 million. For a film rated for mature audiences and without the backing of an established cinematic universe, the performance is nothing short of exceptional.
The success marks a career high for Sydney Sweeney as a leading actress, surpassing her previous box office record with Anyone But You (2023), which closed at $220 million worldwide. The milestone is equally significant for director Paul Feig, as The Housemaid has now overtaken Bridesmaids (2011) to become the highest-grossing film of his career. Together, the numbers reinforce a growing industry trend: well-marketed, star-driven thrillers can still dominate theaters without superhero capes or billion-dollar budgets.
Adapted from the bestselling novel by Freida McFadden, the film follows Millie, a young woman with a troubled past who accepts a job working for the wealthy Nina and Andrew Winchester, played by Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar. What initially appears to be a chance at stability quickly transforms into a psychological nightmare filled with manipulation, buried secrets, and escalating tension. Audiences responded strongly to the film’s slow-burn suspense and character-driven twists, fueling powerful word of mouth across multiple markets.
With numbers this strong, a sequel quickly became inevitable. Lionsgate has already confirmed The Housemaid’s Secret, an adaptation of the second book in McFadden’s trilogy. The continuation will once again follow Millie as she becomes entangled with a new family whose seemingly perfect façade hides dangerous truths. Sydney Sweeney is set to return, and Amanda Seyfried has hinted that a special appearance remains a real possibility. With more than 12 million copies of the book series sold worldwide, the franchise appears poised for long-term success.
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