The R-rated thriller The Housemaid, starring Sydney Sweeney, continues to perform strongly at the box office and is about to surpass a notable global milestone. This film is edging closer to breaking the worldwide earnings record held by the acclaimed Martin Scorsese thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The increasing momentum of The Housemaid highlights its growing appeal among thriller audiences worldwide.
Strong Domestic and International Earnings Maintain Momentum
Over its sixth three-day weekend in North America, The Housemaid earned $3.9 million despite losing 94 theaters and experiencing a 53.9% box office decline. It maintained its position at number four in the domestic box office rankings, consistent with its placement the previous weekend. After six weekends, the film’s domestic gross stands at $115.19 million.
Internationally, The Housemaid showed even more strength, collecting $21.3 million this weekend alone. This pushed its overseas total to $179.4 million, bringing the global total to $294.5 million.
The breakdown of the film’s box office collections is as follows:
- North America – $115.1 million
- International – $179.4 million
- Worldwide – $294.5 million
The Housemaid Nears Shutter Island’s Box Office Record
Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island is regarded as one of the most distinguished psychological thrillers in recent history. The film amassed $294.9 million in worldwide box office revenue during its entire run. The Housemaid has now come within a fraction of matching this figure. In fact, it quietly surpassed Shutter Island’s global haul on Monday, although the official updated earnings have yet to be made public.
Surpassing a Landmark Thriller Carries Deeper Meaning
Outperforming a film like Shutter Island, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio and is helmed by Martin Scorsese, goes beyond just numbers. This achievement indicates a significant cultural impact within the thriller genre. Shutter Island’s prominence comes from its strong direction and star power, making The Housemaid’s comparable success a testament to its strong storytelling, audience connection, and word of mouth. This positions Sydney Sweeney’s film as one of the top contemporary psychological thrillers in terms of box office reception.
Release and Continuing Interest
The Housemaid, also featuring Amanda Seyfried alongside Sydney Sweeney, premiered in theaters on December 19. As it steadily approaches and possibly surpasses the box office record set by Shutter Island, its ongoing performance is being closely observed by fans and industry watchers alike.
What Lies Ahead for The Housemaid
The film’s sustained success reflects its broad audience appeal and may influence future productions within the psychological thriller category. With The Housemaid nearing the Martin Scorsese thriller box office record, it underscores evolving viewer preferences and the continued strength of well-crafted suspense films. Further box office updates will reveal if it can maintain its upward trajectory and set new standards within the genre.
