Sydney Sweeney’s The Housemaid Dominates Box Office with $140M Haul
Lionsgate’s The Housemaid has become a box office hit, earning over $140 million on a $35 million budget. The film, directed by Paul Feig, opened on 19 December 2025 and remains strong in its fourth weekend. Its success has already sparked plans for a sequel, though key deals are still under negotiation.
Production for The Housemaid wrapped in early 2025, with Sydney Sweeney and Brandon Sklenar filming a scene where their characters watch a vintage Family Feud episode. Sweeney later pitched the idea of the cast appearing on Celebrity Family Feud, which director Feig arranged for 4 December 2025. The episode, featuring Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, and the Lionsgate team, went viral with 1.5 million views during its broadcast.
The film marks the third project greenlit by Lionsgate’s motion picture chair, Adam Fogelson, following The Long Walk and Now You See Me. Industry analysts now project The Housemaid to gross between $225 million and $275 million globally, with international markets potentially outperforming domestic earnings. A sequel is already in development, offering four major roles—two male and two female. While Paul Feig and Sydney Sweeney are expected to return, their contracts have not yet been finalised. Casting agencies are actively pitching talent for the remaining parts.
With its box office momentum and viral promotion, The Housemaid has exceeded expectations. The film’s strong performance has set the stage for a sequel, though negotiations for its lead players remain ongoing. Final worldwide earnings will likely cement its status as one of Lionsgate’s most profitable releases.
