Sydney Sweeney’s ‘The Housemaid’ Dominates the Box Office: Where to Stream the Freida McFadden Adaptation in 2026
The “erotic thriller” has officially returned to the cultural zeitgeist. Lionsgate’s The Housemaid, starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, has become one of the most successful productions of the recent holiday season. Since its theatrical debut on December 19, 2025, the film—directed by Paul Feig—has grossed nearly $200 million worldwide, fueled by its massive TikTok following and the popularity of Freida McFadden’s source novel.1
As the film moves into its fifth week in theaters, the window for home viewing is finally opening. Here is your professional guide on where to watch The Housemaid (2025) and its various other versions today.
1. The 2025 Blockbuster: Starring Sydney Sweeney
Currently in Theaters
- Theatrical Window: As of January 17, 2026, the film is still playing in wide release across the US, UK, and India. It recently premiered in Prague and India (via PVR INOX) on January 2, 2026.2
Digital Purchase & Rental (VOD)
- Release Date: January 20, 2026 (This Tuesday!)
- Platforms: You can pre-order or rent/buy the film starting this week on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home (Vudu), and YouTube Movies.3
- Pricing: Digital rentals are expected to be $19.99, with a “Premium Buy” option at $24.99.
Subscription Streaming (Starz)
- Official Home: Due to Lionsgate’s output deal, the film will land exclusively on Starz for its first streaming window.4
- Estimated Arrival: Expect the film to join the Starz library in mid-April 2026.5
2. Other Films Titled ‘The Housemaid’
If you are looking for previous versions of this story or the legendary South Korean films that share the same name, here is where they are currently streaming:
Where to Watch Yellowstone
| Film Version | Notable Cast/Director | Platform (2026) |
| The Housemaid (2010) | Jeon Do-yeon, Lee Jung-jae | Amazon Prime Video / BFI Player |
| The Housemaid (1960) | Kim Ki-young (Classic) | The Criterion Channel / MUBI |
| The Housemaid (2016) | Vietnamese Horror/Thriller | Tubi (Free with Ads) / Pluto TV |
| Housemaid (2026) | AI Horror (Roku Original) | The Roku Channel (Free) |
3. Production Breakdown & Cast
The 2025 adaptation follows Millie (Sweeney), a woman with a dark secret who takes a job as a live-in maid for the wealthy, volatile Nina Winchester (Seyfried) and her husband Andrew (Brandon Sklenar).6
- Director: Paul Feig7
- Starring: Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone, and Elizabeth Perkins.8
- Runtime: 2h 11m9
- Rating: R (for violence, language, and sexual content).
Quick Watch Summary (2025 Film)
| Platform | Access Type | Status / Date |
| Movie Theaters | Tickets (AMC, Regal) | Available Now |
| Apple / Amazon VOD | Buy or Rent | January 20, 2026 |
| Starz | Subscription | April 2026 |
| Fandango at Home | Pre-order | Available Now |
