Overview
- The Housemaid is scheduled to open in U.S. theaters on December 19 after being moved up from an initial Christmas date.
- A review of 280 recent YouTube comments on the trailer found nearly three quarters were positive, according to a PR analysis cited in coverage.
- Directed by Paul Feig and co-starring Amanda Seyfried, the film adapts McFadden’s bestseller, which experts say brings a ready fan base.
- Sweeney’s 2025 releases underperformed, with Christy opening to roughly $1.3 million across more than 2,000 theaters and other titles like Eden posting modest totals.
- Industry observers say any career reset hinges on box-office and critical results, noting studios weigh recent performance and the lingering backlash to her American Eagle ad.