Low-Budget Thriller ‘The Housemaid’ Becomes a Global Box Office Sensation

With a production budget of just $45 million, The Housemaid has emerged as a major global box office success, earning nearly $300 million worldwide. The psychological thriller stars Sydney Sweeney and has become the highest-grossing film of director Paul Feig’s career.

The film has surpassed the earnings of Bridesmaids, marking a new milestone for female-led, mid-budget cinema. Industry analysts say the movie’s performance challenges the notion that such films are better suited for streaming platforms.

The success of The Housemaid is being seen as a turning point for both Sweeney’s career and Hollywood’s approach to women-driven theatrical releases.