The Housemaid Earns $300 Million: Sydney Sweeney’s Top-Grossing Film
“The Housemaid”, a psychological thriller directed by Paul Feig, has surpassed a significant milestone at the global box office by earning $305 million. This noteworthy achievement highlights the potential of mid-budget films in the current cinematic landscape.
The Film’s Financial Breakdown
Released during the holiday season, “The Housemaid” opened in North America with a modest $19 million. The film’s strong performance continued well into the new year, buoyed by positive reviews and word-of-mouth recommendations.
- Total Global Earnings: $305 million
- Domestic Earnings: $116 million
- International Earnings: $189.1 million
- Production Budget: $35 million
Top Earning Regions
The film’s international success is particularly impressive. The top earning countries include:
- United Kingdom: $36.4 million
- France: $33.4 million
- Latin America: $26.2 million
- Australia and New Zealand: $15.3 million
- Spain: $12.5 million
Cast and Plot Overview
Sydney Sweeney plays the lead role of a young woman with a mysterious past who becomes a live-in maid for a wealthy family. Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar portray the seemingly perfect couple in the film. The film is based on Freida McFadden’s best-selling novel and has captivated audiences with its intriguing narrative.
Sequels and Future Prospects
Given the film’s remarkable success and the existence of two sequels written by McFadden, production for “The Housemaid’s Secret” is already underway. Sweeney, Feig, and Michele Morrone, who plays the groundskeeper, are expected to return for this sequel.
Sweeney’s Career Milestone
With “The Housemaid”, Sweeney achieves a personal milestone as it becomes her highest-grossing film. Previously, she starred in “Anyone But You,” which earned $220.2 million. Also noteworthy is Sweeney’s brief role in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” which grossed $392 million globally.
This film surpasses Feig’s earlier hit, “Bridesmaids,” which earned $289.3 million. Furthermore, producer Todd Lieberman celebrates his fourth film achieving over $300 million, following notable successes like “Beauty and the Beast” (2017) and “The Proposal” (2009).
“The Housemaid” not only showcases the impressive talents of its cast and crew but also reaffirms the viability of mid-budget films in today’s cinema market. With its continuing success, audiences can look forward to more thrilling narratives from this franchise.
