Sydney Sweeney and Ana de Armas headline in the new Ana de Armas thriller movie, Eden, set to arrive in theaters on August 22, 2025. Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney will shine in another compelling thriller, The Housemaid, which is scheduled for release on Christmas Day, promising an even more captivating performance.
Sydney Sweeney’s Busy 2025 Kicks Off with Two Simultaneous Releases
Sydney Sweeney’s schedule in 2025 is notably packed, starting with Echo Valley on Apple TV+, which expanded her audience despite mixed reviews. Following that, she will appear in two films set to premiere on the same day, August 22. One of these is Americana, while the other is Eden, a psychological thriller directed by Ron Howard that debuted at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.
Eden centers on a group of people who travel to the Galápagos Islands in search of personal transformation. The film features an impressive cast, including Jude Law, Vanessa Kirby, Ana de Armas, Felix Kammerer, and Sweeney herself. Marking Ron Howard’s first narrative feature in three years, the project has attracted significant attention. Despite this, early critical reception has been mixed, with Eden holding a 57% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Housemaid: Sweeney’s Most Anticipated Thriller of the Year
Later in 2025, Sydney Sweeney will star in The Housemaid, a thriller that promises to be her standout role this year. Sweeney plays Millie, a young woman aiming to rebuild her life by taking a job as a maid for a wealthy couple. The film’s release on December 25 highlights its position as a potential holiday hit.
The Housemaid marks a departure for director Paul Feig, who is primarily known for comedies. Adapting Freida McFadden’s novel, Feig steps into thriller territory, providing a fresh and intriguing creative approach. Compared to Eden, The Housemaid’s premise and unique direction generate higher excitement, particularly given Eden’s moderate early reviews.
A Potential Thriller Franchise Could Elevate Sweeney’s Career
The Housemaid is also significant for Sydney Sweeney’s future opportunities in film. Since the movie is based on one installment of a trilogy of books by Freida McFadden, its success could open doors for sequels, creating a thriller series led by Sweeney for the first time in her career.
While projects like Eden and Americana are expected to be stand-alone films, The Housemaid’s series potential represents a chance for Sweeney to anchor a continuing thriller franchise. Given her rising popularity from acclaimed roles in shows like Euphoria and films such as Anyone But You, this could be a defining moment for her in the thriller genre.
Main Cast Members of The Housemaid
Sydney Sweeney stars as Millie, the protagonist navigating her new life as a maid. Amanda Seyfried plays Nina, part of the wealthy couple central to the story. Their performances anchor the film’s tension and drama, adding to the anticipation around its Christmas release.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Why was Scarlett Johansson replaced by Ana de Armas?
A. Ana de Armas is stepping into a new action romantic comedy directed by Dexter Fletcher. This film, called “Ghosted,” is currently being made. She replaces Scarlett Johansson, who left because of a conflict with her schedule.
Q. Does Ana de Armas have heterochromia?
A. She has central heterochromia, which means her eyes are mainly green with brown in the center. Her irises also show small, dark brown spots. She tried out for the role of Selina Kyle, also known as Catwoman, in the movie “The Batman” (2022).
Q. Why did Ben Affleck leave Ana de Armas?
A. According to People, a source mentioned that they talked a lot about where their relationship was headed and decided to break up together. An insider told Page Six that Ben wasn’t open to having more children, which was very important to her since she is in her 30s.
Q. Why does Ana de Armas have an accent?
A. De Armas, originally from Cuba, worked as an actress in Spain prior to relocating to Hollywood. In a conversation with the Times last year, she talked about the challenges of mastering Monroe’s accent. She mentioned it required nine months of dialect lessons. “It was extremely difficult and tiring. My brain was overwhelmed,” she expressed.
