The Housemaid's Secret: Release Date and Cast Confirmed

Sydney Sweeney and Kirsten Dunst Lead 'The Housemaid’s Secret' for 2027

Lionsgate locks in a December 17, 2027, release date for the thriller sequel directed by Paul Feig.

Sofia Chen

Mar 30, 2026, 9:03 PM PT · 1 min read

Sydney Sweeney — Photo: Elena Ternovaja / CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

THE RUNDOWN

Release date is officially set for December 17, 2027.
Sydney Sweeney returns to star as Millie.
Kirsten Dunst joins the cast in a new role.
Director Paul Feig is returning to lead the production.
Based on the best-selling novel by Freida McFadden.

Lionsgate is officially keeping the doors open for more mystery. The studio has set a theatrical release date of December 17, 2027, for The Housemaid’s Secret, the highly anticipated sequel to its thriller hit The Housemaid. Sydney Sweeney is confirmed to return as the lead character, Millie, following the first film's success at the box office.

The production is adding significant star power with Kirsten Dunst joining the cast in a new role. Michele Morrone is also set to reprise his role from the first installment. Director Paul Feig returns to helm the project, working from a screenplay by Rebecca Sonnenshine. The script is an adaptation of the second novel in the popular book series written by Freida McFadden.

Sydney Sweeney Toronto International Film Festival — Photo: Jay Dixit / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Filming is expected to begin later this year as Lionsgate positions the sequel as a major anchor for its 2027 holiday slate. By securing a prime December window, the studio is signaling high confidence in the franchise's ability to draw audiences. The first film's blend of domestic suspense and viral popularity has made this follow-up one of the most watched developments on the studio's upcoming calendar.