The sequel to the violent thriller that ended Sydney Sweeney’s field workplace hunch is swiftly on its approach.
Sweeney stars in 2025’s The Housemaid reverse Amanda Seyfried, based mostly on Freida McFadden’s thriller novel of the identical identify. Directed by Paul Feig, The Housemaid had a triumphant run on the field workplace in December 2025 and early 2026, grossing $388.9 million worldwide on a modest price range of $35 million. A sequel was quickly after confirmed, which now will get an replace from the producer.
In an interview with TheWrap, Todd Lieberman reveals that the group is making regular progress on The Housemaid 2. Whereas that they had it behind their minds after they began that there have been three books, they initially stayed centered on the primary: “I am wildly superstitious about speaking a couple of sequel earlier than the primary one even comes out. We knew after we acquired concerned that there have been three books. We had learn all of them. We optioned all three.”
“However I attempt to ignore that stuff while you’re making the primary film, as a result of the primary film can solely be the primary of many if it is glorious,” he continued. Nevertheless, Lieberman additionally admitted: “In some unspecified time in the future throughout put up, Paul and his producing associate had been speaking to me and saying, we all know you are superstitious, however do you suppose it is value getting ready for the potential for a second one? Reluctantly, I agreed.”
Now, it’s clear that The Housemaid is a convincing success, and a sequel is the logical subsequent step, adapting McFadden’s second guide, The Housemaid’s Secret. However excitingly for followers, as a result of Lieberman “reluctantly agreed,” they might not have to attend as lengthy for the following film. “So we began writing the sequel earlier than the primary one even got here out. I am unable to actually discuss the place we are actually, however I’ll say this: the script is great, and there is a whole lot of pleasure round it,” he concluded.
The Housemaid 2, nonetheless, could need to take care of busy schedules, particularly that of Sweeney, who has a number of extra upcoming motion pictures (rumored or confirmed). Seyfried has expressed her eagerness to return for a cameo within the sequel. Co-star Michele Morrone can also be in talks to return, whereas Feig is predicted to once more be the director and Rebecca Sonnenshine the screenwriter.
After Millie’s (Sweeney’s character) harmful encounter with the Winchester household within the first installment, The Housemaid’s Secret sees her at a brand new job cleansing for an additional rich couple, the Garricks. Nevertheless, she suspects that Douglas Garrick is abusing his spouse, Wendy, and desires to make him pay, all whereas protecting her personal secrets and techniques secure.
Lionsgate is reportedly aiming to start out manufacturing on The Housemaid 2 in 2026, which means it may launch theatrically in 2027; they’d seemingly go for a vacation launch once more, on condition that this technique has labored effectively earlier than. As a result of the group took a danger and acquired began on the script early, they’re on schedule to ship the sequel promptly.
The Housemaid is now obtainable on VOD.
- Launch Date
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December 19, 2025
- Runtime
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131 Minutes
- Director
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Paul Feig
- Writers
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Rebecca Sonnenshine, Freida McFadden
- Producers
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Todd Lieberman, Paul Feig