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The Housemaid Climbs to About $295 Million Worldwide as Lionsgate Sets Sequel

Lionsgate has greenlit a follow-up following the thriller’s emergence as Paul Feig’s biggest box-office performer.

Overview

  • The film’s latest tallies put it around $294.5–$294.9 million globally, with roughly $115 million domestic and $179.4 million international after its sixth weekend.
  • It has surpassed Bridesmaids to become Paul Feig’s top-grossing release worldwide, not adjusted for inflation.
  • After overtaking The Village, the thriller is now within striking distance of Shutter Island’s $294.9 million global total, according to late-January reporting.
  • Lionsgate confirmed a sequel, The Housemaid’s Secret, with Feig returning and Sydney Sweeney expected to reprise her role, citing strong theatrical response.
  • Produced for about $45 million, the movie’s outsized returns are paired with high audience scores as Feig credits Hitchcock influences and extensive test screenings.