Lionsgate Greenlights The Housemaid’s Secret as Sydney Sweeney and Paul Feig Return

Overview

• Lionsgate officially greenlit The Housemaid’s Secret, continuing the studio’s thriller franchise launched in December 2025.
• Sydney Sweeney will reprise Millie Calloway with Paul Feig back to direct and Rebecca Sonnenshine returning to write.
• The first film grossed about $133 million worldwide on a reported $35 million budget, driving the swift sequel decision.
• Production is expected to begin later in 2026, with Todd Lieberman and Laura Fischer producing and Sweeney and author Freida McFadden serving as executive producers.
• Michele Morrone is set to return, and Amanda Seyfried has hinted at a small cameo that remains unconfirmed, as the story moves Millie into a new household in line with the book series.