Sydney Sweeney's $388M Thriller 'The Housemaid' Gets Sequel With Exciting Script Update

Producer Todd Lieberman reveals the team has already started writing the script for 'The Housemaid 2' ahead of the first film's release.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The sequel to the 2025 box office hit 'The Housemaid', starring Sydney Sweeney, is swiftly moving forward. Producer Todd Lieberman revealed that the script for 'The Housemaid 2' is already in development, even before the first film's release. The team decided to get a head start on the sequel, adapting the second book in Freida McFadden's thriller series, 'The Housemaid's Secret'. Lieberman said the script is 'excellent' and there is 'a lot of excitement' around it.

Why it matters

The success of 'The Housemaid' marked a major box office comeback for Sydney Sweeney, and the quick turnaround on the sequel shows the studio's confidence in the franchise's potential. Fans of the first film will be eager to see Sweeney reprise her role as Millie and continue the thrilling story.

The details

Directed by Paul Feig, 'The Housemaid' grossed $388.9 million worldwide in 2025 and 2026 on a $35 million budget. The sequel will adapt the second book in the series, 'The Housemaid's Secret', which sees Millie (Sweeney's character) taking a new job cleaning for another wealthy couple, the Garricks, while suspecting the husband is abusing his wife. Lionsgate is aiming to start production on 'The Housemaid 2' in 2026 for a potential 2027 theatrical release.

  • The Housemaid was released in theaters in December 2025 and early 2026.
  • Lionsgate is aiming to start production on The Housemaid 2 in 2026.

The players

Sydney Sweeney

The lead actress of The Housemaid, who is reprising her role as Millie in the sequel.

Todd Lieberman

The producer of The Housemaid and The Housemaid 2.

Paul Feig

The director of The Housemaid, who is expected to return for the sequel.

Freida McFadden

The author of the book series that The Housemaid and its sequel are based on.

Amanda Seyfried

The co-star of The Housemaid, who has expressed interest in returning for a cameo in the sequel.

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What they’re saying

“I'm wildly superstitious about talking about a sequel before the first one even comes out. We knew when we got involved that there were three books. We had read all of them. We optioned all three.”

— Todd Lieberman, Producer (TheWrap)

“At some point during post, Paul and his producing partner were talking to me and saying, we know you're superstitious, but do you think it's worth getting prepared for the possibility of a second one? Reluctantly, I agreed.”

— Todd Lieberman, Producer (TheWrap)

“So we started writing the sequel before the first one even came out. I can't really talk about where we are now, but I will say this: the script is excellent, and there's a lot of excitement around it.”

— Todd Lieberman, Producer (TheWrap)

What’s next

Lionsgate is reportedly aiming to start production on The Housemaid 2 in 2026, meaning it could release theatrically in 2027.

The takeaway

The quick development of The Housemaid 2 showcases the studio's confidence in the franchise's potential, as well as the continued box office draw of star Sydney Sweeney. Fans of the first thriller will be eager to see the story continue in the sequel.