Sydney Sweeney’s The Housemaid is currently receiving an overwhelming response from all corners. The thriller has been trending widely. Karan Johar has also reviewed Hollywood’s latest hit psychological
thriller and called the film “twisted and very sexy” as it continues to attract global audiences.
Taking to his Instagram handle, Karan Johar shared the film poster and wrote, “Deliciously, twisted and very sex! @parulfeig”. The film, starring Sydney Sweeney, has earned $133 million worldwide in just two-and-a-half weeks, making it one of the most successful thrillers of early 2026.
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About the film
The Housemaid follows Millie (Sweeney), a young woman with a dark past who becomes a live-in housemaid for wealthy couple Nina (Amanda Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Skelnar), uncovering secrets and danger within the household. Michele Morrone stars as Enzo, the Winchesters’ groundskeeper and Millie’s ally. Elizabeth Perkins also appears in the R-rated thriller, which has grossed $75.7 million in North America against a $35 million budget. The film’s end credits featured Taylor Swift’s track “I Did Something Bad,” teasing Millie’s next steps.
Adam Fogelson, Lionsgate’s motion picture group chair, commented on the sequel announcement: “It’s clear from both the global box office and from the outpouring on social media that audiences have responded strongly — and audibly — to the totally unique and truly theatrical experience of The Housemaid and want to know what happens next.”
Returning cast, director, and creative team
The sequel will see Sweeney, Paul Feig, and Morrone returning, with Feig once again at the helm. Screenwriter Rebecca Sonnenshine will adapt Freida McFadden’s second novel in her bestselling trilogy. Both Sweeney and McFadden will serve as executive producers alongside Hidden Pictures’ Carly Elter and Alex Young.
Fogelson added, “We are beyond excited to bring the next chapter of Millie’s story to life on-screen in collaboration with our outstanding creative partners Todd, Paul, Laura, Carly, Alex, and Sydney. The Housemaid’s Secret is another wildly thrilling book in Freida’s series that has captivated readers worldwide, and we look forward to translating it into a similarly rousing and riotous moviegoing experience.”
The first book in The Housemaid series has sold over 12 million copies globally, with translations in 40 languages and 65 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. The sequel’s adaptation is slated to begin production later in 2026.
