The thriller film 'The Housemaid' is sweeping up an impressive $200 million worldwide, marking a significant achievement for filmmaker Paul Feig. This milestone is his fifth movie to surpass this threshold, following the success of 'Bridesmaids', 'Spy', 'The Heat', and 'Ghostbusters'. The film, based on Freida McFadden's novel, is set to reach the $100 million mark in the US alone by Friday, with an additional $100 million already generated internationally earlier this week. The story revolves around a wealthy, unhinged housewife (played by Amanda Seyfried) and her mysterious live-in maid (Sydney Sweeney), with calamity ensuing. This marks a significant box office success for Sweeney, surpassing her previous film 'Anyone But You' and becoming her second highest-grossing movie globally after 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'. Feig's directorial prowess has contributed to a global box office total of over $1.4 billion. 'The Housemaid' is Lionsgate's second film to cross the $200 million mark in 2025-2026, following the success of 'Now You See Me: Now You Don’t'. The studio's strategic licensing of foreign territories has played a crucial role in funding these productions. Furthermore, Lionsgate has announced a sequel, 'The Housemaid's Secret', based on McFadden's next book in the series. The film's success is attributed to its stellar cast, including Seyfried, Sweeney, Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone, and Elizabeth Perkins, as well as the visionary filmmaking and captivating narrative. The film has also performed well domestically, holding strong in its fourth week and topping the UK box office last weekend, outperforming 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' and 'Zootopia 2'. The production team, led by Todd Lieberman, Laura Fischer, and Feig, along with executive producers Sweeney, Seyfried, and McFadden, has been praised for their exceptional work. Lionsgate's Motion Picture Group chair, Adam Fogelson, expressed his admiration for the film, highlighting the perfect synergy between the talented cast, brilliant filmmakers, and captivating material. This achievement underscores the studio's ability to identify and capitalize on exceptional cinematic material, solidifying its position as a leader in the film industry.
