Will there be ‘Housemaid 2’? Amanda Seyfried’s thriller ends with chilling twist that sets up what comes next
The final few minutes of the psychological thriller 'The Housemaid' are filled with jaw-dropping revelations. It turns out that Nina Winchester (Amanda Seyfried) was never the real villain. Instead, her husband, Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar), is revealed to be the true antagonist. In the end, Nina and Millie (Sydney Sweeney) join forces and kill Andrew, starting a new chapter in their lives. While Nina escapes the clutches of her abusive husband, the last few moments of the movie sees Millie applying for anew housekeeper role, leaving many fans wondering if there will be a sequel to the movie.
The final moments show Millie interviewing for a new job, where the lady of the house hints that she is being abused by her husband. This revelation sets up the possibility of future stories, with Millie taking on abusive husbands in her role as a housemaid, opening the door to more twist-filled narratives centered around her, as per ScreenRant. However, nothing is confirmed for the sequel, as there has been no official announcement from the makers about the movie’s future. Notably, 'The Housemaid' is a dark, twist-filled thriller that uses sharp humor to expose the harsh reality of abusive relationships.
The film focuses on how Andrew's charm, status, and privilege allow him to hide his cruelty, making him a symbol of abusive men who are widely believed and trusted, leaving women like Nina and Millie vulnerable and unheard. Andrew symbolizes the kind of abusive man society often believes, leaving women like Nina and Millie vulnerable. The film's core message is that women can overcome this system by standing together, as shown when Nina and Millie unite to defeat Andrew and escape consequences, highlighting solidarity as the key to challenging a cruel, patriarchal system.
Freida McFadden, whose bestseller inspires 'The Housemaid' believes the film adaptation of 'The Housemaid' surpasses her bestselling novel, calling it "better than the book." In an Instagram post, she wrote, "I was lucky enough to get to watch a sneak preview of The Housemaid movie, and I absolutely LOVED it! … 'Omg, I think it was better than the book!'"
Speaking to PEOPLE at the film's New York premiere, McFadden explained that the ending won her over, saying, "I just thought the end was so exciting and it really made the whole thing go out with a bang… I just loved it," as per People.
McFadden, who also serves as an executive producer on 'The Housemaid' film and authored its sequels, 'The Housemaid's Secret' and 'The Housemaid Is Watching,' expressed strong interest in further adaptations. When asked about potential sequel films, she said, "Oh my God, I would love that." She added, "That would be a dream, and hopefully… I know Paul Feig would do an amazing job in the sequel. He's incredible."
