Sydney Sweeney’s R-Rated Thriller Officially Becomes a U.S. Streaming Sensation
Sydney Sweeney’s thriller *The Housemaid* has become the most-watched film on HBO Max in the US, after arriving on the service on 9 October. Its rapid streaming success extends the film’s strong performance in cinemas and adds to Sweeney’s visibility on streaming platforms.
The adaptation of Freida McFadden’s novel stars Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar. It reportedly earned $400 million worldwide on a $35 million production budget, and its HBO Max debut pushed *Backrooms* into second place on the US top ten. A sequel, *The Housemaid’s Secret*, is scheduled for cinemas on 17 December 2027, with Sweeney returning.
- *The Housemaid* leads HBO Max’s US film chart.
- The thriller reportedly made $400 million worldwide.
- Its sequel is due in cinemas in December 2027.
New here? Start with this
The Housemaid is a thriller based on a novel by American author Freida McFadden. It follows a woman who takes a job in a wealthy household, where the family’s private life becomes increasingly unsettling.
Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried play the central characters, with Brandon Sklenar also among the cast. Sweeney is an American actor whose film and television roles have made her a prominent figure in recent years.
The film’s cinema run and streaming audience show how a release can reach viewers through both theatres and subscription services. Its planned sequel, The Housemaid’s Secret, is due in cinemas in December 2027.