Sydney Sweeney Sparks Dangerous Affair in First 'The Housemaid' Trailer

Audiences are in for a tense holiday season as 'The Housemaid' prepares to hit theatres on 19th December, 2025. The first trailer for the Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried psychological thriller teases a story filled with obsession, betrayal, and deadly secrets.

'The Housemaid' follows Millie, played by Sweeney (Euphoria), who begins working as a live-in housemaid for wealthy couple Nina and Andrew Winchester, portrayed by Seyfried (Mamma Mia) and Brandon Sklenar (1923). Millie is given a small attic room secured with a delicate key, but her new life in the luxurious household quickly unravels into something far darker. The trailer hints at disturbing discoveries—a stash of prescription drugs, a chilling dollhouse, and even a bloodied knife—suggesting that no one in the house is truly innocent.

As the psychological tension escalates, Millie appears torn between protecting her position and navigating her complicated connection with Andrew, while Nina's seemingly perfect life begins to fracture in dramatic and violent ways. Fans of Freida McFadden's bestselling BookTok novel may recognise where the story is heading, but newcomers will be left guessing until the film’s release.

'The Housemaid' Box Office Competition

'The Housemaid' will open during one of the most competitive release windows of the year. It will face James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' the third chapter in the record-breaking sci-fi saga, expected to dominate the holiday box office. Other films debuting the same weekend include 'The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants,' and Bradley Cooper's dramedy 'Is This Thing On?'

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Surrounding releases add even more pressure, with James L. Brooks' long-awaited 'Ella McCay' premiering the week before, while Christmas Day will see major releases like the Jack Black–Paul Rudd remake of 'Anaconda,' Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson's musical 'Song Sung Blue,' and Timothée Chalamet's sports drama 'Marty Supreme.'

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'The Housemaid' Behind the Scenes

The film is directed by Paul Feig, who, while best known for his comedies, has proven his skill in thrillers with 'A Simple Favour' and its upcoming sequel. The screenplay was adapted by Rebecca Sonnenshine (The Boys) from McFadden's popular novel. Alongside Sweeney, Seyfried, and Sklenar, the cast also includes Michele Morrone  and Elizabeth Perkins.

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'The Housemaid' arrives exclusively in theatres on 19th December, bringing a chilling mix of psychological suspense and holiday season drama.

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