Netflix isn’t the only studio enjoying success with the franchise, Lionsgate has confirmed that The cleaning lady will return to theaters with a sequel, reuniting star Sydney Sweeney and director Paul Feig for the next chapter of the psychological thriller.
The housekeeper’s secretbased on the second book in Freida McFadden’s bestselling series, is officially in development and plans to begin production later in 2026.
The announcement comes just weeks after The cleaning lady was a box office sensation, grossing over $133 million worldwide on a relatively modest budget of $35 million.
The original film, which premiered on December 19, 2025, follows Millie Calloway (Sweeney), a woman who lies on her resume to become a live-in nanny for a wealthy family, only to discover disturbing secrets that disrupt everyone’s lives.
Lionsgate’s plans for The housekeeper’s secret see Sweeney return not only as star but also as executive producer, with Feig once again directing and Rebecca Sonnenshine returning to write the screenplay.
Co-star Michele Morrone, who plays Millie’s complicated ally Enzo, is set to reprise his role, helping anchor the sequel around familiar faces.
The housekeeper’s secret is drawn from McFadden’s next novel in the series, promising to take Millie into an equally unsettling new environment as she begins working for another wealthy family with its own hidden tensions.
The decision to fast-track the sequel reflects both the strong audience response and the film’s commercial success during a busy holiday season.
Lionsgate executives highlighted how global box office performance and social media buzz demonstrated clear demand for more of Millie’s story.
Amanda Seyfried, who appeared in the first film as Nina Winchester, has hinted that she would be open to an appearance in future episodes.
Sweeney herself has previously expressed excitement about adapting more of McFadden’s books, saying she would be just as happy to “see more Housemaids brought to life.”
With filming expected to begin later this year, The housekeeper’s secret aims to build on the momentum of its prequel and deepen the franchise’s mix of suspense, intrigue, and character drama when it hits theaters in the next phase of the story.
