Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney Tease the Future of The Housemaid

With shocking twists, an open-ended finale, and a bestselling book trilogy behind it, the psychological thriller hints that Millie’s story may be far from over.

After a chilling series of revelations and a blood-soaked finale, The Housemaid closes not with finality, but with possibility. Now playing in theaters, the psychological thriller starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried has left audiences buzzing — not only about its shocking ending, but about what could come next.

⚠️ Spoilers ahead for The Housemaid.

Based on Freida McFadden’s 2022 bestselling novel, the film follows Millie Calloway (Sweeney), a seemingly meek housemaid who slowly realizes she has stepped into a nightmare. Her employer, Andrew (Brandon Sklenar), is revealed to be a sadistic psychopath, while his wife Nina (Seyfried) emerges as the unlikely architect of an elaborate escape plan — one that ultimately ends in Andrew’s death. Millie kills him, Nina helps cover it up, and the two women part ways, each seemingly free at last.

But The Housemaid isn’t content with a clean ending.

In its final moments, Millie interviews for a new housekeeping job. What begins as a normal conversation quickly turns unsettling when the woman subtly reveals bruises on her arms and ominously fingers her kitchen knives. The implication is clear: Millie may soon be dealing with far more than dust and disorder once again.

That final beat all but invites a sequel — and the source material backs it up. McFadden’s novel is the first in a trilogy, followed by The Housemaid’s Secret (2023) and The Housemaid Is Watching (2024), giving the filmmakers plenty of narrative runway.

When asked by Entertainment Weekly about returning for future installments, both leads were intrigued but cautious.

“I think that we’ll just have to wait and see,” Sweeney said with a tease. “I hope that the audience loves the movies just like we love the books, and we can continue to hopefully share that love within more of the films.”

Despite Nina’s apparent exit — she moves to California at the end of the story — Seyfried made it clear she’s not closing the door on the franchise.

“Oh yeah, absolutely [I’d do more films],” she said. “Listen, if it doesn’t do well, you can call it off. But if it does, well, it’s absolutely a franchise. I didn’t sign on for anything but this one because my story ends — but they know that if they make another one, I’ll be a part of it, because I had so much fun with Paul.”

Director Paul Feig has also expressed enthusiasm about continuing Millie’s story. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at the film’s premiere, he noted that since The Housemaid is the first novel in a trilogy, the potential is already built in. “If people show up and see it,” Feig said, “I would love to see what Millie does next.”

With strong performances, a provocative ending, and a built-in literary fanbase, The Housemaid feels designed not just as a standalone thriller, but as the opening chapter of something larger. Whether the knives come out again will ultimately depend on audiences — but the cast and creators are clearly ready if they do.

The Housemaid, also starring Michele Morrone, Elizabeth Perkins, Indiana Elle, and more, is now playing in theaters.