🚨 THE HOUSEMAID 2 IS COMING… AND THE FIRST LOOK TRAILER BUZZ IS ABSOLUTELY INSANE! 😱🔥

You thought the first one was twisted? Wait until you see what they’re teasing now. Sydney Sweeney is BACK as Millie, diving headfirst into another mansion full of dark secrets, deadly lies, and betrayals that will leave your jaw on the floor.

If you survived the original’s mind-bending twists, you NEED to see this.

In a move that’s sending shockwaves through Hollywood, Lionsgate has officially greenlit a sequel to the hit psychological thriller The Housemaid, with production slated to begin later in 2026. The follow-up, titled The Housemaid’s Secret, will see star Sydney Sweeney reprising her role as the resilient Millie Calloway, alongside director Paul Feig and several key crew members from the original.

The announcement comes just weeks after The Housemaid wrapped its theatrical run, grossing an impressive $295 million worldwide against a modest budget. Released on December 19, 2025, the film — an adaptation of Freida McFadden’s 2022 bestselling novel — quickly became a sleeper hit, drawing crowds with its blend of erotic tension, domestic intrigue, and jaw-dropping twists.

Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson highlighted the film’s strong audience response in a statement: “It’s clear from both the global box office and from the outpouring on social media that audiences have responded strongly — and audibly — to the totally unique and truly theatrical experience of The Housemaid and want to know what happens next.”

The Housemaid’s Secret will adapt McFadden’s 2023 follow-up novel in her popular trilogy, which continues Millie’s story as she takes on yet another live-in housemaid position — this time in a household riddled with its own set of dangerous secrets. While plot details remain closely guarded to preserve the surprises that made the first film a must-see, early reports suggest the sequel will ramp up the stakes, exploring more of Millie’s “spicy” and fighter spirit, as Sweeney herself described the character in late 2025 interviews.

Sweeney, who also served as an executive producer on the original, has expressed enthusiasm for returning. In a December 2025 conversation, she noted her love for the books and the opportunity to delve deeper into Millie: “She’s spicy. She is a fighter. She knows what she believes in, and she stands up for it. I love characters like that… I love seeing movies that have just fully embraced female rage.”

Michele Morrone, who played Enzo in the first film, is also set to return, adding continuity to Millie’s world. Director Paul Feig, known for hits like Bridesmaids and A Simple Favor, will helm the sequel, bringing back screenwriter Rebecca Sonnenshine to adapt the source material. Producers from Hidden Pictures (Todd Lieberman, Laura Fischer) and Pretty Dangerous Pictures will reunite, with Sweeney and McFadden again executive producing alongside others.

The original The Housemaid starred Sweeney as Millie, a young woman with a troubled past who accepts a live-in position with the wealthy Winchester family: Nina (Amanda Seyfried) and Andrew (Brandon Sklenar). What starts as an escape from her history spirals into a web of seduction, manipulation, and shocking revelations. The film’s R-rated content, including steamy scenes and psychological games, drew comparisons to 1990s erotic thrillers while updating the formula for modern audiences.

Critics gave the movie generally favorable marks, with a 73% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 92% audience Popcornmeter rating. Reviewers praised its over-the-top entertainment value, Seyfried’s commanding performance as the unpredictable Nina, and the film’s willingness to lean into melodrama. Some called it a “delightful hall of mirrors” and a “throwback to the lurid thrillers that used to dominate multiplexes,” while others noted its contrived but undeniably fun plot.

The film opened to solid numbers, earning $8 million on its first day (including previews) and holding strong against holiday competition like Avatar: Fire and Ash. By early 2026, it had crossed the $295 million mark globally, proving a major win for Lionsgate and solidifying Sweeney’s draw as a box-office force following her Euphoria fame.

Amanda Seyfried’s Nina met her arc in the first film, but the actress has left the door open for a return — perhaps in a cameo capacity. “Oh yeah, absolutely [I’d do more films],” she said in late 2025. “If it does well, well, it’s absolutely a franchise… I almost guarantee that I’m gonna be some small cameo in it.”

McFadden’s series, which includes a third book, The Housemaid Is Watching (2024), has built a dedicated readership with its fast-paced, twist-heavy style. The author, a practicing physician who uses a pen name to separate her writing from her medical work, has seen her novels dominate bestseller lists, appealing to fans of domestic suspense like those from Gillian Flynn or Lisa Jewell.

No exact release date has been set for The Housemaid’s Secret, but with production targeting 2026 and the first film’s quick turnaround (filming wrapped in just months in early 2025), a 2027 theatrical window appears likely. Lionsgate’s swift move underscores confidence in the franchise’s potential, especially as audience demand for theatrical thrillers remains high post-pandemic.

Social media has already lit up with speculation following the greenlight. Fans are dissecting the first film’s post-credits tease — Millie heading to another interview — and debating what horrors await in the next chapter. Trailers for the original, including a second one released in November 2025, racked up millions of views, building hype that carried through its run.

For Sweeney, the sequel represents another milestone in a career that’s seen her transition from television star to leading lady in major features. Her involvement as executive producer also signals growing influence behind the camera.

As Hollywood continues to chase proven IP and audience favorites, The Housemaid franchise fits the bill perfectly: crowd-pleasing, shareable, and packed with the kind of twists that spark endless online discussions. Whether The Housemaid’s Secret matches or exceeds its predecessor’s success remains to be seen, but early signs point to another domestic thriller that’s anything but ordinary.