Sydney Sweeney Thriller The Housemaid Hits HBO Max This October Ahead of Sequel
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Sydney Sweeney's hit thriller The Housemaid arrives on HBO Max on October 9, just in time for viewers to catch up before the sequel adaptation begins production.
Polygon reports that the massive box office hit The Housemaid is finally making its way to HBO Max on October 9. Directed by Paul Feig and starring Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, and Brandon Sklenar, the 2025 erotic thriller pulled in an impressive $400 million against a modest $35 million budget during its theatrical run.
The film follows an ex-convict working as a live-in housekeeper for a wealthy Long Island family, where escalating tensions and volatile household dynamics quickly put her parole at risk. With a physical and VOD release already under its belt, the upcoming streaming debut gives audiences a final chance to catch up before Lionsgate brings the first sequel to the screen.
Lionsgate has already confirmed that a film adaptation of the sequel, The Housemaid's Secret, is actively in the works with the core creative team returning. For anyone tracking major entertainment crossovers and streaming drops to watch between gaming sessions, this release sets the stage for a sprawling new franchise.
Tags: Streaming, Entertainment, Film, Pop Culture
Original article: Polygon