Archive · 29 Jan 2026
The Housemaid Hits $300 Million
The movie The Housemaid, starring Sydney Sweeney, has made over $300 million worldwide.
This is the biggest success for Sydney Sweeney as a leading actress.
The movie is about a young woman with a mysterious past who works as a maid for a wealthy couple.
The movie was not a huge hit right away but slowly became very popular.
It has done especially well in countries like the United Kingdom, France, and Mexico.
The director, Paul Feig, and Sydney Sweeney are making a sequel called The Housemaid's Secret.
The Housemaid has grossed over $300 million worldwide, becoming Sydney Sweeney's biggest box office success as a leading actress.
The film earned $116 million in North America and $189.1 million internationally, with a modest $35 million production budget.
The movie opened with $19 million domestically but gained momentum through strong word-of-mouth and positive audience reception.
Internationally, the film topped box office charts in the United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Brazil, and Spain.
A sequel, The Housemaid's Secret, is in development with Sydney Sweeney and director Paul Feig returning.
- Who
- Sydney Sweeney, Paul Feig, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar
- What
- The Housemaid crosses $300 million at the global box office
- When
- January 29, 2026
- Where
- Worldwide, with significant earnings in North America and international markets
- Why
- Strong word-of-mouth and positive audience reception
- Worldwide Gross
- $305 million
- North American Gross
- $116 million
- International Gross
- $189.1 million
- Production Budget
- $35 million
- Top International Market
- United Kingdom ($36.4 million)
- Director
- Paul Feig
- Lead Actress
- Sydney Sweeney
- Release Date
- Christmas 2025
