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Lionsgate Greenlights 'The Housemaid’s Secret' With Sydney Sweeney and Paul Feig Returning

The follow-up moves ahead after a $133 million run, with filming planned for 2026.

Overview

  • Lionsgate officially orders a sequel titled The Housemaid’s Secret following the first film’s strong theatrical performance.
  • Sydney Sweeney returns as Millie, Paul Feig is back to direct, Rebecca Sonnenshine will write, and Michele Morrone is set to reprise Enzo.
  • The new film adapts Freida McFadden’s second novel in the series, placing Millie with a new family without revealing story turns.
  • Production is scheduled to begin later in 2026, no release date has been announced, and Amanda Seyfried’s participation remains unconfirmed beyond a teased cameo.
  • The Housemaid has earned about $133 million worldwide on a reported $35 million budget, which the studio cites as the driver for expanding the franchise.