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Housemaid Dominates Holidays, Nears $100M!
1 Jan
Summary
- The Housemaid achieved a strong debut with $19 million in its opening weekend.
- The film maintained momentum with a modest 19.5% drop in its second weekend.
- The thriller is projected to earn between $80 million and $100 million domestically.
Lionsgate's erotic psychological thriller, The Housemaid, has emerged as a significant box office success during the recent holiday season. Despite its release on December 19, coinciding with major blockbusters, the film secured a strong opening weekend of $19 million in approximately 3,015 theaters across the US. Its performance demonstrated remarkable resilience, particularly with a mere 19.5% decrease in earnings during its second weekend.
The film's momentum has continued through the holiday period, positioning it favorably to approach $100 million in worldwide earnings. This trajectory marks a notable triumph for the thriller, which was produced on a $35 million budget. The movie's impressive performance has led to revised domestic total projections.
Industry expectations now anticipate The Housemaid to conclude its domestic run with a total between $80 million and $100 million within the US. This forecast underscores its status as a standout performer and a critical talking point for the holiday box office season, especially considering the competitive landscape it navigated.
