Sydney Sweeney’s 'The Housemaid' Dominates Starz After a $400M Box Office Run

Published 04/05/2026, 10:53 AM EDT

Sydney Sweeney is about to prove that a terrifying secret behind closed doors is the ultimate recipe for a global streaming obsession. The momentum behind Sweeney's R-rated psychological thriller, The Housemaid, appears truly overwhelming in the current market. After a spectacular theatrical run that began on December 19, the film dominated the box office through the Christmas season and into the new year. Following a staggering $400 million global run, the haunting narrative has successfully shifted its dominance to home screens.

The film's transition to digital platforms has ignited a new wave of viewership across multiple continents, particularly Starz charts.

Global domination across streaming platforms by The Housemaid

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The Housemaid premiered on Starz on April 1, 2026, and immediately captured the attention of subscribers nationwide. According to recent data from FlixPatrol, the movie has been dominating the charts ever since its debut. It currently holds the number one spot in the United States, proving its domestic staying power.

According to other data from FlixPatrol, the success extends far beyond American borders, reaching top positions on Amazon and Apple TV in numerous countries. It is currently ranked as the number one film in regions such as Belgium, Brazil, and the Philippines. Audiences in the United Kingdom and Italy are also showing significant interest as the rankings climb.

According to FlixPatrol, on Google and other VOD stores, the thriller maintains a consistent presence within the top five most-watched titles globally. The average ranking remains high, reflecting a universal appeal for this specific brand of psychological tension. It seems the dark secrets of the household are resonating with a massive, diverse international audience.

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Sydney Sweeney leads the charge, but several other cinematic contenders are currently trailing in her successful wake.

Starz rankings and competitive landscape

As of April 5, 2026, The Housemaid remains the undisputed leader on the Starz Top 10 list in the United States. According to the data from FlixPatrol, the rest of the Top 10 includes titles like Turbulence in the second spot and Now You See Me: Now You Don't in third. Other notable entries fighting for attention are The Knife and the sci-fi thriller Gemini Man.

Despite the competition, the gap between the top spot and the followers remains quite significant. Rounding out the bottom half of the list are films such as The Girl on the Train and The Long Walk. Good Fortune currently sits in the tenth position, showing how quickly the leaderboard can shift. However, for now, the chilling performance by Sydney Sweeney ensures that her latest project remains the primary choice for viewers.

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The Housemaid has solidified its status as a cultural phenomenon by conquering both the box office and global streaming charts. With a confirmed sequel already in production and a release date set for December 17, 2027, the immense commercial triumph of The Housemaid has successfully birthed a beautiful cinematic franchise.  

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Soma Mitra

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Soma is a journalist at Netflix Junkie. With a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication, she brings production experience from documentary films like Chandua: Stories on Fabric. Covering the true crime and docu-drama beat, she turns psychological thrillers into sharp, audience-aware storytelling.

Edited By: Adiba Nizami

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