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The Housemaid’ Tops PVOD After Crossing $350 Million Globally as Lionsgate Sets Sequel

Lionsgate is fast‑tracking a follow‑up to capitalize on the thriller’s strong theatrical run and early digital demand.

Overview

  • The film has grossed about $350 million worldwide, with roughly $125 million domestic and $225 million from overseas markets.
  • After a February 3 digital rollout, it quickly led rental and purchase charts on Apple TV and Amazon storefronts, with availability also on Fandango at Home and YouTube.
  • Transactional pricing is set at $19.99 to rent and $24.99 to buy, with no subscription streaming option yet announced.
  • Rotten Tomatoes scores stand near 92% from audiences and 74% from critics, reflecting strong word of mouth alongside solid reviews.
  • Lionsgate is moving forward with a sequel based on Freida McFadden’s follow‑up novel, with production planned this year and Sydney Sweeney, director Paul Feig, and writer Rebecca Sonnenshine expected to return.