Sydney Sweeney’s Hit R-Rated Thriller Officially Releases On HBO Max In Just 2 Weeks

Image via MovieStillsDB Published Sep 24, 2026, 1:34 PM EDT Grant Hermanns is a TV News Editor, Interview Host and Reviewer for ScreenRant, having joined the team in early 2021. He got his start in the industry with Moviepilot, followed by working at ComingSoon.net. When not indulging in his love of film/TV, Grant is making his way through his gaming backlog and exploring the world of Dungeons & Dragons with friends. Sign in to your ScreenRant account This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.Sydney Sweeney is about to claim the throne on a new streaming platform. Ever since her Emmy-nominated turn in HBO's Euphoria, Sweeney has become one of the biggest household names across both film and TV with everything from her sleeper hit Shakespeare reimagining Anyone but You to her similarly Emmy-nominated White Lotus season 1 performance. She's also got a very busy docket on the horizon, which includes multiple adaptations of iconic properties, and a sequel to one of her biggest hits that's making a change on streaming. After becoming one of her biggest hits ever, Sweeney's The Housemaid is getting a new streaming home. As announced by HBO Max, the Sweeney-led adaptation of The Housemaid will be joining the platform in just two weeks, making its premiere on October 9. This marks the R-rated thriller's first major streaming expansion, as it was previously available through Starz in the United States before joining the WarnerMedia-owned streamer. Developing... Release Date December 19, 2025 Runtime 131 Minutes Director Paul Feig The Housemaid follows Millie, who takes a job as a housemaid for a wealthy couple, Nina and Andrew. While initially offering a fresh start, her position reveals the family's perilous secrets that far surpass her own challenges. Writers Rebecca Sonnenshine, Freida McFadden Producers Todd Lieberman, Paul Feig Main Genre Thriller Executive Producer(s) Amanda Seyfried, Sydney Sweeney, Alexander Young, Carly Kleinbart, Christopher Woodrow, Freida McFadden, Connor DiGregori, Jennifer Booth, Will Greenfield