Lionsgate Unveils First Trailer for “The Housemaid”

Lead Lionsgate unveiled the first trailer for The Housemaid today, showcasing Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried in a tense psychological thriller adaptation of Freida McFadden’s best-selling novel.

Nut Graf The trailer drop underscores Lionsgate’s push to build early buzz for the December 19 theatrical release, highlighting the film’s potent mix of suspense and scandal and setting audience expectations for a dark, twist-driven narrative.

Trailer Unveiled

Lionsgate released the trailer on September 16, giving fans a glimpse of Millie (Sweeney) working for the affluent Winchester family and hinting at the household’s hidden dangers. Director Paul Feig emphasizes the blend of tension, scares and dark humor that defined the production process at CinemaCon earlier this year.

Plot Tease

  • Millie, freshly released from prison, believes a live-in maid position offers a fresh start.
  • Nina Winchester (Seyfried) and her husband Andrew (Brandon Sklenar) project perfection-until Millie uncovers their secrets.
  • Glimpses of shattered glass, ominous whispers and family confrontations promise a narrative rife with betrayal and power struggles.

Cast and Release

The film stars Sydney Sweeney as the titular housemaid and Amanda Seyfried as her manipulative employer, with supporting performances from Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone and Elizabeth Perkins. The Housemaid hits theaters nationwide on December 19, positioning itself as end-of-year counterprogramming to seasonal blockbusters.

Key Details

  • Director: Paul Feig
  • Screenplay: Rebecca Sonnenshine
  • Source Material: Freida McFadden’s 2022 novel
  • Theatrical Release: December 19, 2025

Watch the trailer today and prepare for a suspense-filled holiday season.