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Housemaid Thriller Outgrosses DC Blockbusters
18 Jan
Summary
- The Housemaid surpassed DC films The Suicide Squad and Wonder Woman 1984.
- The thriller is nearing Leonardo DiCaprio's Blood Diamond at the box office.
- Its worldwide gross has reached an impressive $169.8 million.
The psychological thriller, The Housemaid, has achieved significant box office success, surpassing the global totals of two prominent DC superhero films. The movie has earned $169.8 million worldwide, outperforming both The Suicide Squad (2021) and Wonder Woman 1984 (2020). This impressive run positions the film to soon overtake the box office earnings of Leonardo DiCaprio's 2006 thriller, Blood Diamond.
The Housemaid has crossed the $100 million mark in North America alone, contributing to its substantial international earnings of $68.7 million. Currently, it trails Blood Diamond by a mere $1.9 million globally. With its steady momentum in both domestic and international markets, the film is poised to claim a higher spot in box office rankings.
Directed by Paul Feig, the film stars Sydney Sweeney as Millie, a housemaid who uncovers dark secrets within a wealthy couple's home. The Housemaid also ranks as the 29th highest-grossing release of 2025 globally, with a clear next milestone in sight as it aims to surpass Predator: Badlands.
