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The Housemaid Opens Strong as Cast and Feig Tease Sequel Prospects

A roughly $20 million debut boosts sequel prospects, with no official greenlight yet.

Overview

  • Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried say they would return for more films if the project moves forward, citing their enthusiasm for the book series.
  • Director Paul Feig says he wants to continue Millie’s story provided audiences keep showing up, noting the source trilogy offers clear paths for follow‑ups.
  • The film earned about $19–20 million in its U.S. opening weekend, marking a commercial rebound for Sweeney after several underperforming releases.
  • Taylor Swift approved the use of her 2017 track I Did Something Bad for the end credits, a clearance Feig called a surprise and a perfect fit.
  • Early reception includes a certified fresh Rotten Tomatoes critics score around 75% with a 90%+ audience score, suggesting favorable word of mouth.