Sydney Sweeney’s The Housemaid: Streaming Release Dates Revealed

Sydney Sweeney takes centre stage in the psychological thriller The Housemaid, which arrived in cinemas on 19 December. The film, currently showing exclusively on the big screen, has quickly become a topic of conversation, with critics and audiences alike praising its tense atmosphere and standout performances. After a string of less successful box office outings, Sweeney’s latest role appears to be turning the tide, with The Housemaid earning both strong reviews and a healthy dose of critical acclaim.

Directed by Paul Feig and featuring a cast that includes Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar, the production is backed by Lionsgate and Hidden Pictures. The film’s reception has been positive, with an IMDb rating of 5.9/10 and a rather impressive 81% on Rotten Tomatoes. As anticipation builds, many are eager to know when they’ll be able to watch the film from the comfort of their own homes.

Anticipated Digital and Streaming Release Windows

At present, The Housemaid is not available to stream and remains exclusive to cinemas. However, based on Lionsgate’s previous release patterns, there’s a fairly clear idea of when the film will make its way online. It’s expected that the thriller will become available on Premium Video-on-Demand (PVOD) in late January or early February 2026. Viewers will then be able to rent or purchase the film digitally through major platforms such as Amazon and Apple TV.

Typically, Lionsgate titles make their streaming debut on Starz around four months after their initial cinema release. This suggests that The Housemaid is likely to appear on Starz in April 2026. In addition, Lionsgate films often find their way to The Roku Channel or Peacock later in the year, so it’s reasonable to expect The Housemaid to land on one or both of these platforms by late 2026.

Platform Availability and Streaming Timeline

For those keeping track, here’s a summary of the expected release schedule:

Premium Video on Demand (PVOD): Late January/Early February 2026
Starz: April 2026 (likely)
The Roku Channel/Peacock: Late 2026

While these dates are not set in stone, they align with the usual approach taken by Lionsgate for its major releases. The staggered rollout means audiences will have several opportunities to catch the film on different platforms throughout the year.

Prospects for Netflix and Prime Video

As for whether The Housemaid will appear on Netflix, it seems rather unlikely in the near future. Lionsgate’s current arrangements do not typically include Netflix as a first or second streaming destination for new releases. The situation with Prime Video, however, is a bit more promising.

Recently, Lionsgate and Prime Video struck a deal granting Prime Video the so-called ‘Pay 2’ window. This means that after the film’s run on Starz, Prime Video will have exclusive streaming rights for a period. Although there’s no official confirmation that The Housemaid will be part of this arrangement, it remains a strong possibility.

For now, the only way to see The Housemaid is at the cinema, where it continues to draw in audiences across the United States. Whether you plan to catch it on the big screen or wait for its digital release, the film’s journey from cinemas to streaming is set to be closely watched by fans and industry observers alike.