'The Housemaid' Surpasses $300 Million Worldwide... The Power of Thrillers with 8 Times Production Cost

The high-stakes twist thriller 〈The Housemaid〉 is creating a sensation at the global box office, surpassing a cumulative revenue of $300 million (approximately 400 billion won). According to the production company Lionsgate, this achievement marks a record figure, generating over 8 times its production cost of $35 million.

〈The Housemaid〉 tells the story of Millie (Sydney Sweeney), who enters a mansion as a housemaid while hiding her past, becoming entangled with the mistress Nina (Amanda Seyfried) and her husband Andrew (Brandon Sklenar) in a narrative filled with lies and twists. Based on the world bestseller of the same name, this film is enjoying long-term box office success thanks to its solid narrative and the outstanding performances of its cast.

Number One at the Box Office in 15 Countries Overseas... Competing Strongly with 'Avatar 3' in North America

The momentum in the global market is fierce. 〈The Housemaid〉 dominated the box office in major overseas markets including the UK, France, Germany, and Brazil last weekend. Notably, in the North American market, it has maintained a top position for 6 consecutive weeks, showcasing the strength of mid-sized thriller films even among major blockbusters like 〈Avatar: The Way of Water〉 and 〈Zootopia 2〉.

Landing in Domestic Theaters... Word-of-Mouth Success with an 'Egg Index of 97%'

In the domestic market, the film is already showing an unusual response since its release. According to the Integrated Computer Network for Movie Tickets, 〈The Housemaid〉 saw its ranking rise on the second day of release, January 29, paving the way for a comeback. It is encouraging that it has secured a position in the overall box office rankings, surpassing the strong competitor 〈Sister〉.

The reactions from actual viewers are also enthusiastic. With a high satisfaction rate reflected in the CGV Golden Egg Index of 97%, audiences are giving high marks for the breathtaking acting duel between Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, as well as the shocking plot twists. Praise such as "You can't relax for a moment" and "The best psychological thriller of the year" is pouring in, and an expansion of box office success over the weekend is expected.

With the strength of a solid original and stylish direction captivating audiences worldwide, 〈The Housemaid〉 is now available in theaters nationwide.