December 2027 is shaping up to be a jam-packed season for theatrical releases. Two major films had already locked in December 17 as their release date: Marvel’s highly anticipated superhero ensemble, Avengers: Secret Wars, and The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. Now, Lionsgate has announced that The Housemaid’s Secret, the sequel to the 2025 hit The Housemaid, will also arrive in theaters on the same date. The sequel is based on the second book in Freida McFadden’s series.
The Housemaid (2025) – Box Office Performance
Paul Feig’s psychological thriller The Housemaid was released in U.S. theaters on December 19, 2025, and delivered a strong box office performance against a modest $35 million budget. The film went on to gross $398.3 million worldwide, just about $1.7 million shy of the $400 million milestone. According to Box Office Mojo, it currently ranks as the 18th highest-grossing release of 2025.
The Housemaid – Box Office Summary
- North America: $126.4 million
- International: $271.9 million
- Worldwide: $398.3 million
With the release date for The Housemaid’s Secret now confirmed, all eyes will presently be on whether the sequel can replicate, or even surpass, the success of its predecessor. Let’s take a closer look at its box office prospects.
Can The Housemaid’s Secret Outgross The First Film?
For the sequel to surpass the original, it will need to earn at least $398.3 million globally, which is not a small feat, especially given its direct clash with Avengers: Secret Wars and the next Lord of the Rings installment.
Interestingly, when The Housemaid opened during last year’s Christmas holiday window, there might have been concerns about its competition with James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, considering the Avatar franchise’s history of $2 billion-plus global grosses. Despite that, the psychological thriller delivered strong numbers.
A Repeat of the December 2025 Scenario?
Yes, it’s possible that a similar scenario could repeat this time. The Housemaid’s Secret is set to release alongside Avengers: Secret Wars, but the two films cater to different audience segments. While the former is skewing female, the latter is more male-leaning. As a result, significant audience overlap may not be there.
Addition Of Kirsten Dunst & Potentially Better Opening Weekend
The sequel benefits from the return of star Sydney Sweeney and the addition of Oscar-nominated actress Kirsten Dunst, which could further strengthen its appeal and box-office potential.
The film is also expected to potentially open stronger than the original’s modest $19 million debut. If it follows a similar trajectory thereafter, The Housemaid’s Secret has a solid chance of matching, or even surpassing, the global earnings of the 2025 film. That said, the final verdict will only become clear once it hits theaters on December 17, 2027.
The Housemaid – Plot & Lead Cast
Directed by Paul Feig, the psychological thriller follows Millie (Sydney Sweeney), who accepts a live-in housemaid job with a wealthy couple, Nina (Amanda Seyfried) and Andrew (Brandon Sklenar). But their seemingly perfect home hides disturbing secrets. As Nina’s behavior turns increasingly unpredictable, Millie begins uncovering the family’s dark truth.
The Housemaid – Official Trailer
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