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The Housemaid’ Tops $200 Million Worldwide as Lionsgate Sets Sequel

Robust word-of-mouth, overseas strength on a $35 million budget prompt Lionsgate to fast‑track a sequel.

Overview

  • The R-rated thriller has reached roughly $100 million domestically and $100 million internationally after four weekends.
  • Overseas receipts are leading the way, with the U.K. at about $23.7 million, France at $17.5 million, and Australia at $5.6 million.
  • Lionsgate has announced The Housemaid’s Secret, with writer Rebecca Sonnenshine adapting and Paul Feig and Sydney Sweeney expected to return.
  • Industry forecasts now project a final worldwide run in the $225 million to $275 million range.
  • The film’s $35 million production cost positions it firmly in profit, marking Paul Feig’s fifth $200 million–plus title and Lionsgate’s second consecutive $200 million global release.