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Amanda Seyfried revealed on The Graham Norton Show that she didn’t realize she was credited as an executive producer on Paul Feig’s The Housemaid until three weeks into filming, calling the credit a vanity one since she mainly acted and hadn’t signed up to produce. Her team reportedly negotiated the EP credit after she saw the call sheet. The film, which also stars Sydney Sweeney, has neared $375 million worldwide.
Hollywood’s box office is riding a sustained surge for women-led titles, with strong global grosses for projects like Lionsgate’s The Housemaid (about $353 million worldwide) and notable openings for remakes and sequels such as Reminders of Him and The Devil Wears Prada 2, signaling a diversified, female-centered slate shaping the 2026 box office.
The Housemaid has crossed $300 million worldwide ($305M total: $116M domestic and $189.1M international) on a $35M production budget, making Sydney Sweeney’s highest-grossing film to date; the international market drove most of the takings and a sequel is already in development.
Director Paul Feig explains that The Housemaid uses Hitchcock-inspired suspense and precise audience manipulation, with clues seeded early, a mid-film twist revealing the antagonist, and a collaborative process guided by test screenings, cast input, and audience feedback to deliver a fun, female-centric thriller.
Paul Feig’s The Housemaid has crossed $200 million worldwide (over $100 million in North America, with overseas totals near $100 million), recently surpassing Leonardo DiCaprio’s One Battle After Another at about $206.3 million. Its global haul is around $209.2 million, positioning it for a spot among the top-grossing films of 2025.
Amanda Seyfried told The New Yorker that winning an Oscar isn’t essential, suggesting she’s come this far without one and that the nomination, not the win, can propel an actor’s career. She notes longevity comes from deliberate, art-focused choices amid big-budget projects, and points to The Housemaid’s financial success as validation. The interview references her past Oscar nomination for Mank and Golden Globes/ Critics’ Choice nods for The Testament of Ann Lee, underscoring that she’s resilient through career ebbs and flows and remains focused on meaningful roles.
Avatar: Fire and Ash led the North American box office for the fifth weekend with about $13.3 million, while The Bone Temple opened in second at roughly $13 million and is projected around $15 million by MLK Day, still behind Avatar’s roughly $17.2 million. Zootopia 2 placed third, becoming the highest-grossing animated release in the MA category, with The Housemaid and Marty Supreme following in the top five. The Bone Temple benefits from solid reviews (93% Rotten Tomatoes, 72% PostTrak) but faces a challenging profitability path on its $63 million production budget, while international gross stood at $16.2 million."
Sydney Sweeney's appearance on 'Family Feud' with co-stars helped boost the popularity of her film 'The Housemaid,' which is a commercial success and highlights the underserved female audience in Hollywood. The film has earned over $140 million globally and is expected to reach $225-$275 million, with a sequel in development.
The Housemaid movie, which was a box office hit, is getting a sequel with stars Sydney Sweeney and likely Amanda Seyfried returning. Rebecca Sonnenshine will write the script, and Paul Feig may direct. The sequel will be based on the next book in Freida McFadden’s series, The Housemaid’s Secret, and filming is expected to start in 2023 for a 2027 release.
Sydney Sweeney's hit film 'The Housemaid' is getting a sequel, 'The Housemaid's Secret,' due to its strong box office performance, grossing over $75 million in 17 days, with production set to begin later this year, and Sweeney returning as an executive producer.
James Cameron's 'Avatar 3' has surpassed $1 billion globally, leading the holiday box office, while 'The Housemaid' and 'Marty Supreme' also performed well, marking a strong start to 2025 at theaters.
Paul Feig, known for his comedy films, directs a dark psychological thriller adaptation of Freida McFadden's novel 'The Housemaid,' featuring stars Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, emphasizing a departure from his usual genre to create an engaging, suspenseful film with dark humor elements.
Sydney Sweeney aims to create impactful films addressing domestic violence, exemplified by her role in The Housemaid, which seeks to raise awareness and foster understanding of complex issues surrounding abuse.
Director Paul Feig's 'The Housemaid', based on Freida McFadden's novel, is a suspenseful psychological thriller that explores dark secrets within a seemingly perfect family, featuring compelling performances by Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, and emphasizing mood and atmosphere over shock value.
Sydney Sweeney, star of The Housemaid, expresses her desire for a sequel and her love for the original books by Freida McFadden, with the possibility of exploring more of Millie's story in future films.