The Housemaid Dominates Streaming Charts on HBO Max Following Starz Window
Sydney Sweeney’s thriller The Housemaid has claimed the top spot on HBO Max in the U.S., dethroning Backrooms as the streaming platform’s most-watched film, according to FlixPatrol data reported by CBR. The milestone arrives nearly a year after the R-rated psychological thriller’s December 2025 theatrical release, where it grossed $400 million against a $35 million budget to become Sweeney’s highest-grossing film release to date. Following its theatrical run, the adaptation of Freida McFadden’s 2022 novel completed a six-month exclusive Pay 1 window on Starz after premiering there in April before transferring to HBO Max on October 9.
Critical Reception and Adaptation Details Behind the $400 Million Box Office Hit
Directed by Paul Feig with a script penned by Rebecca Sonnenshine, the film attracted pre-existing book fans alongside new audiences upon its theatrical debut. The narrative follows Millie, an ex-prisoner trying to escape her past who secures a job as a live-in housemaid for wealthy characters Nina and Andrew Winchester, only to encounter a dangerous web of secrets. The production stars Sydney Sweeney alongside Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone, and Elizabeth Perkins. Critics awarded the film a Certified Fresh 74% approval score on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences delivered a 92% Verified Hot rating.
Production Timeline Set for The Housemaid’s Secret Sequel
Lionsgate confirmed that a sequel titled The Housemaid’s Secret is actively in development, with production scheduled to kick off later this year and a release date set for December 17, 2027. The upcoming film adapts McFadden’s follow-up novel, which sees Millie take a job caring for a sick woman seeking escape from her abusive husband, Douglas Garrick. Paul Feig returns to direct and produce the project, while Sydney Sweeney reprises her role as Millie Calloway alongside Michele Morrone as Enzo. The expanded cast welcomes Kirsten Dunst as Wendy Garrick, Paul Anthony Kelly as Douglas Garrick, alongside Stephen Kalyn and Brittany Snow. In addition to the cinematic sequel, the property is expanding into a stage play.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Housemaid Streaming and Sequels
When did The Housemaid arrive on HBO Max?
The film officially debuted on HBO Max on October 9, following the conclusion of its six-month exclusive streaming window on Starz.
Who directs and stars in the upcoming sequel?
Paul Feig returns to direct The Housemaid’s Secret, with Sydney Sweeney and Michele Morrone reprising their respective roles alongside new cast additions Kirsten Dunst, Brittany Snow, and Paul Anthony Kelly.
What was the box office performance of the original film?
The psychological thriller grossed $400 million worldwide against a production budget of $35 million following its December 2025 theatrical release.
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