Sydney Sweeney is primed to reprise her breakout role in The Housemaid sequel after the erotic thriller’s $133 million worldwide haul on a $35 million budget, cementing her as Lionsgate’s box office darling. Titled The Housemaid’s Secret, the follow-up adapts Freida McFadden’s second bestseller in her trilogy, with director Paul Feig, co-star Michele Morrone, and screenwriter Rebecca Sonnenshine all returning—production kicks off later 2026.
The Housemaid Sequel Production Starts 2026
Lionsgate wasted no time capitalizing on The Housemaid’s sleeper smash—announcing The Housemaid’s Secret just weeks after its December 19 debut, as it grossed $75M domestic and $58M international amid holiday competition. Sweeney returns as Millie Calloway, the ex-con housemaid uncovering deadly secrets, now tackling a new gig house-sitting for a glamorous author and her husband—only to stumble into fresh horrors like a locked basement and suspicious neighbors.
Paul Feig, who helmed the original’s seductive suspense with a Gone Girl vibe, directs again alongside producers Todd Lieberman and Laura Fischer. Michele Morrone reprises Enzo the groundskeeper—Millie’s steamy ally—while Amanda Seyfried eyes a cameo despite her Nina Winchester absence from book two. Sweeney and author Freida McFadden executive produce, with Sonnenshine scripting the twisted follow-up.[
The trilogy’s momentum is undeniable: McFadden’s books sold 12M+ copies, fueling TikTok frenzy that propelled the film past $133M—proving mid-budget adult thrillers thrive when stars like Sweeney blend allure with grit. Feig gushed, “Thrilling to see audiences worldwide fall in love… lucky Freida extended Millie’s journey.” Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson added, “Evident viewers crave this cinematic experience—eager for what’s next.”
For Sweeney, it’s vindication post-Madame Web flop and Immaculate’s modest $28M: Anyone But You’s $220M rom-com proved her rom-thriller pull, now Housemaid cements franchise queen status at 28. Morrone’s brooding Enzo amps chemistry; expect more R-rated tension as Millie navigates domestic dread.
Production ramps later 2026—perfect timing post-Sweeney’s Christy Martin boxing biopic and amid Euphoria Season 3 buzz. With trilogy potential, Housemaid could mirror Knives Out’s Rian Johnson empire or Smile’s horror franchise blueprint. Fans flood socials: “Millie slaying again!”—TikTok awaits the next twisty trailer.
Binge the original now on digital—Sweeney’s haunted gaze and Seyfried’s icy perfection hooked me; sequel can’t come soon enough. Who’s your fave twisted maid moment?
