Sydney Sweeney Proves Haters Wrong as Latest Psychological Thriller Dominates Box Office
Sydney Sweeney is proving the doubters wrong as her latest film, The Housemaid, continues to dominate the box office.
The R-rated psychological thriller, which also stars Amanda Seyfried, has now crossed the $100 million mark worldwide, according to Lionsgate.
The film performed exceptionally well overseas, earning $27.4 million in its second weekend, an increase of 48.1 percent from its opening weekend. That brings the international total to $57.3 million across 63 markets.
In the United States, The Housemaid has already made $75.7 million, pushing its global total to $133 million. The film, made with a $35 million production budget not including marketing, is now expected to reach between $210 million and $260 million worldwide.
It’s official: #Lionsgate has a major phenomenon, as R-rated book adaptation horror #TheHousemaid, starring #SydneySweeney & #AmandaSeyfried, crosses 100M mark at at Global #BoxOffice, after SPECTACULAR 27.4M 2nd weekend overseas, actually up +48.1% from opening, hitting a 57.3M… pic.twitter.com/ietuQcEtFI
— Luiz Fernando (@Luiz_Fernando_J) January 4, 2026
Directed by Paul Feig and written by Rebecca Sonnenshine, The Housemaid is based on the 2022 novel by Freida McFadden. The story follows Sweeney’s character, a young woman with a troubled past, who takes a job as a live-in housekeeper for a wealthy family played by Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar. What seems like a perfect life quickly unravels when she discovers the household is hiding dark secrets.
The Housemaid premiered at the Axa Equitable Center in New York City on December 2, and opened in U.S. theaters on December 19. Critics have given the film positive reviews, praising Feig’s direction, the twists in the story, and the performances of the cast, particularly Amanda Seyfried.
Make yourself at home. The Housemaid: coming to theaters December 19. pic.twitter.com/zg1IUYLDLJ
— The Housemaid (@HousemaidMovie) September 16, 2025
In its opening weekend in the U.S. and Canada, The Housemaid faced stiff competition from Avatar: Fire and Ash, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, and David. The film earned $8 million on its first day, including $2.3 million from Thursday night previews, and debuted to $19 million, finishing third at the box office.
The film’s success shows that audiences are responding well to thrilling, well-acted stories. Lionsgate has confirmed that they are pleased with the strong performance. “The Housemaid is connecting with audiences worldwide, and the numbers speak for themselves,” a Lionsgate spokesperson told reporters.
This box office milestone proves that Sydney Sweeney is becoming a major force in Hollywood. Her role in The Housemaid shows that she can carry a film with strong performances and a gripping story. What do you think about The Housemaid’s success and Sydney Sweeney’s performance? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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