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Sydney Sweeney's 'Housemaid's Secret' Sequel Set for December 2027 Release

The thriller sequel "The Housemaid's Secret," starring Sydney Sweeney, has been scheduled for a December 17, 2027 theatrical release by Lionsgate. The film will serve as holiday counter-programming, opening on the same day as major franchise entries like "Avengers: Secret Wars." Sydney Sweeney and Michele Morrone reprise their roles, with Kirsten Dunst joining the cast for this adaptation of Freida McFadden's bestselling novel. Director Paul Feig returns to helm the project, which begins production later this year.

Key Points: Sydney Sweeney's 'Housemaid's Secret' Release Date Announced

  • Sequel to $400M hit 'The Housemaid'
  • Set for Dec 17, 2027 release
  • Stars Sydney Sweeney, Michele Morrone, Kirsten Dunst
  • Directed by Paul Feig
  • Based on Freida McFadden's novel
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Sydney Sweeney's 'Housemaid's Secret' locked for December 2027 release

The sequel to the hit thriller 'The Housemaid,' starring Sydney Sweeney, is set for a December 2027 theatrical release against major franchise films.

Sydney Sweeney's 'Housemaid's Secret' locked for December 2027 release
"keeping house for a woman she's never allowed to see — only to discover the truth behind the locked door that threatens to expose secrets far darker than her own. - Film Synopsis"

Los Angeles, March 31

Sydney Sweeney's 'Housemaid's Secret' is set to arrive in theatres on December 17, 2027.

Directed by Paul Feig, the film is a sequel to the hit thriller The Housemaid.

'The Housemaid' became a commercial hit with nearly USD 400 million globally against a USD 35 million budget. That movie opened to a modest USD19 million but remained a major draw throughout the holiday season, as per Variety.

Lionsgate, the studio behind the twisted R-rated suspense thriller, is again positioning the film as counter-programming during the busy Christmas corridor. "The Housemaid's Secret" is currently scheduled to debut on the same day as "Avengers: Secret Wars" and "Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum," which hail from male-skewing franchises.

Sydney Sweeney will return alongside Michele Morrone, who also appeared in the first film. Kirsten Dunst is joining the cast. Based on Freida McFadden's bestselling novel, the sequel picks up as Sweeney's Millie -- who was hired in the initial story as the live-in maid for a wealthy family with a dark secret -- taking a job "keeping house for a woman she's never allowed to see -- only to discover the truth behind the locked door that threatens to expose secrets far darker than her own."

'The Housemaid's Secret' will go on floors by the end of this year. Paul Feig is back to direct alongside screenwriter Rebecca Sonnenshine, who adapted the first book. Feig is also producing with Todd Lieberman of Hidden Pictures, Laura Fischer of Pretty Dangerous and Sweeney through Fifty-Fifty Films.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Interesting strategy to counter-programme against the big franchise films. Sometimes you just want a good suspense movie during the holidays, not another superhero saga. The first film's success shows there's an audience for this.
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Arjun K
The plot sounds intriguing! "Keeping house for a woman she's never allowed to see" gives major Gothic mystery vibes. Hope they maintain the tension of the first film. Also, Kirsten Dunst joining is a great addition.
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Sarah B
While I enjoyed the first film, I hope the sequel offers something new and doesn't just rehash the same formula. The 'locked door' trope can feel repetitive if not handled well. Fingers crossed for a smart script!
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Vikram M
$400 million on a $35 million budget is no joke! Clearly struck a chord globally. In India too, these psychological thrillers are getting popular alongside the masala entertainers. Will definitely watch if it releases here around the same time.
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Kavya N
The release date clash is the real story here. Christmas 2027 is going to be a box office war. Personally, I might watch this first and save the big spectacle films for later. Need some variety yaar!

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