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Sydney Sweeney’s New R-Rated Thriller Instantly Becomes No. 1 On Digital

4 February 2026

Sydney Sweeney‘s new R-rated movie has become an instant hit on digital after a successful theatrical run. Sweeney is one of the most in-demand stars in Hollywood. After rising to fame in HBO’s Euphoria, which returns in 2026 for season 3, the actress went on to star in hits like Anyone but You opposite Glen Powell and HBO’s dark comedy series The White Lotus.

Sweeney is also a prolific producer, playing a key creative role in most of the projects she is involved with. The actress’ upcoming projects include Legendary’s live-action Gundam movie opposite Noah Centineo. After finding success in multiple R-rated and TV-MA movies and shows, Sweeney’s recent cinematic outing has become a sensation on digital right after its arrival.

According to FlixPatrol, Sydney Sweeney’s The Housemaid is the most-watched movie on iTunes in the United States. That makes the R-rated thriller movie an instant hit on the platform, as The Housemaid became available on digital on February 3rd. Sweeney’s latest hit movie is joined in the top five by Zootopia 2, Greenland 2: Migration, Groundhog Day, and Hamnet, the latter of which is a major Oscar contender.

The Housemaid's Sydney Sweeney as Millie Calloway — The Housemaid’s Sydney Sweeney as Millie Calloway

The Housemaid also leaves behind 2026 Academy Award nominees like The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, One Battle After Another, Bugonia, and more. The Sydney Sweeney thriller’s digital hit status comes after a successful box office run. The Housemaid had a reported budget of $35 million, which means it needed to land in the $70 million to $87.5 million range to break even.

Not only did the movie directed by Paul Feig accomplish that feat, but it also became a global sensation, as The Housemaid‘s worldwide box office currently stands at $310 million. The Housemaid also landed well with critics and moviegoers alike. On Rotten Tomatoes, the R-rated thriller boasts a 92% audience score. That crowd-pleaser status helps explain The Housemaid‘s digital success.

Collage of Sydney Sweeney and The Housemaid.

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While lower, The Housemaid‘s critics’ score is also positive, with the movie landing at a healthy 74%. The Housemaid is also performing positively on Amazon Prime, where the R-rated thriller ranks #4 in Canada. In ScreenRant‘s The Housemaid review, Graeme Guttman called the movie the most fun viewers would have in theaters in 2025, also saying, “There should be no guilt in the enjoyment of this bonkers ride.”

After the success of the movie, The Housemaid sequel was announced to be in development by Lionsgate on January 6th. The movie, starring Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, and Brandon Sklenar, was based on a book series by Freida McFadden. The sequel will adapt the second book, The Housemaid’s Secret. With the movie now a major hit on digital, The Housemaid franchise is not going away anytime soon.