Sydney Sweeney's Surprise Hit R-Rated Thriller Hits Colossal Streaming Milestone

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Published Aug 27, 2026, 7:56 PM EDT

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Sydney Sweeney continues her streaming domination by hitting a major milestone with one of her most recent releases. Sweeney's list of hit movies and TV shows just continues to grow, with the actress now one of the most popular young stars in Hollywood. Sweeney will also now have more time for new projects, as HBO's Euphoria ended with season 3. Throughout the years, Sweeney has appeared in many thrillers, movies and TV shows. Among them is one of the best HBO limited series ever, Sharp Objects. On the big screen, Sweeney's thrillers have come with a certain edge to them.

For instance, she joined the crime thriller world in the smaller Americana, whereas in the star-studded survival thriller Eden, Sweeney was joined by actors like Jude Law, Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, and more. More recently, Sweeney was one of the three stars of the best-selling novel adaptation The Housemaid. The R-rated psychological thriller saw her play Millie Calloway, the new housemaid of a family formed by Amanda Seyfried's Nina Winchester and Brandon Sklenar's Andrew, with all three holding their own secrets. The movie became a box office hit, and The Housemaid has just passed the milestone of 200 days on Amazon VOD’s Top 25.

Why The Housemaid Continues To Dominate Streaming

The Housemaid was released in theaters on December 19, 2025. The R-rated psychological thriller went on to finish its theatrical run with a massive total of $400.5 million. That major success at the box office quickly led to a sequel for The Housemaid being announced. Now, just a few months from the movie's 1-year anniversary, Sweeney's latest film continues to prove itself a hit on VOD. There are a few reasons for its continued success. For starters, given the movie's successful run in theaters, many who enjoyed The Housemaid are now rewatching it on streaming, with those who missed out getting in on the fun.

The Housemaid is currently the 24th movie on Amazon VOD’s Top 25.

Another key factor is the popularity of its leads. Sweeney is one of Hollywood's biggest young stars and has been so for years. Seyfried has appeared in so many box office hits and critical darlings. Finally, Sklenar is part of Taylor Sheridan's hit Yellowstone franchise, playing Spencer Dutton in 1923, and a popular fancast for Batman in James Gunn's DC Universe. Finally, The Housemaid holds a decent 74% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes with a near-perfect 92% audience score. As such, when viewers turn to reviews of the R-rated thriller, the positive reputation of Sweeney's movie speaks loud.

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Sydney Sweeney’s breakout role on HBO’s “Euphoria” earned her widespread recognition. What is the name of her character on the show?

AMaddy Perez BRue Bennett CCassie Howard DLexi Howard

✓ Correct! Sydney plays Cassie Howard, the emotionally vulnerable and people-pleasing teen whose turbulent love life becomes a central storyline. Her Season 2 performance — especially the iconic bathroom meltdown scenes — earned her an Emmy nomination.

✗ Not quite! The answer is Cassie Howard. Rue Bennett is Zendaya’s character, Maddy Perez is played by Alexa Demie, and Lexi Howard (Cassie’s sister) is played by Maude Apatow. Sydney’s Cassie became one of Season 2’s most talked-about characters.

In the first season of HBO’s “The White Lotus,” Sydney plays a sharp, judgmental college student vacationing in Hawaii. What is her character’s name?

ARachel Patton BOlivia Mossbacher CPaula DQuinn Mossbacher

✓ Correct! Sydney plays Olivia Mossbacher, the privileged and intellectually pretentious daughter of the Mossbacher family. Her deadpan delivery and snobbish attitude made Olivia a fan-favorite character in Mike White’s satirical hit.

✗ Not quite! The answer is Olivia Mossbacher. Rachel is Alexandra Daddario’s character, Paula is Brittany O’Grady’s role (Olivia’s best friend), and Quinn is Olivia’s younger brother. Sydney’s Olivia steals every scene with her cutting commentary.

Before her major breakout, Sydney appeared in a critically acclaimed Hulu series based on Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel. Which show was it?

AThe Handmaid’s Tale BCastle Rock CThe Act DLittle Fires Everywhere

✓ Correct! Sydney played Eden Spencer in Season 2 of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” a devout and obedient young bride in the oppressive Gilead regime. Despite being a recurring role, her performance was emotionally devastating and showed her dramatic range early on.

✗ Not quite! The answer is The Handmaid’s Tale. Sydney played Eden Spencer, a 15-year-old bride in Gilead during Season 2. It was one of her first major prestige TV roles and demonstrated the dramatic talent that would later explode with Euphoria.

Sydney starred in the surprise rom-com hit “Anyone But You” (2023). Which actor plays her love interest, Ben, in the film?

AJacob Elordi BAustin Butler CHarris Dickinson DGlen Powell

✓ Correct! Glen Powell plays Ben opposite Sydney’s Bea in this modern retelling inspired by Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” The film became a sleeper box office hit, earning over $220 million worldwide and reviving the theatrical rom-com genre.

✗ Not quite! The answer is Glen Powell. While Jacob Elordi is Sydney’s Euphoria co-star, it’s Glen Powell who plays her enemies-to-lovers match in “Anyone But You.” The film’s massive success was credited to their electric chemistry.

Sydney starred in and produced the 2024 horror film “Immaculate.” Where is the film primarily set?

AA haunted boarding school in England BA remote convent in the Italian countryside CAn abandoned hospital in France DA secluded monastery in Spain

✓ Correct! “Immaculate” is set in a remote Italian convent where Sydney plays Sister Cecilia, a young American nun who discovers the institution harbors terrifying secrets. Sydney also served as a producer on the film, marking a significant step in her behind-the-camera career.

✗ Not quite! The answer is a remote convent in the Italian countryside. Sydney plays Sister Cecilia, a devout young nun who travels to Italy only to find herself trapped in a nightmare. The film was shot on location in Italy and showcased Sydney’s range as both star and producer.

Sydney made Emmy history in 2022 by earning two acting nominations in the same year for two different HBO shows. “Euphoria” was one — what was the other?

ASharp Objects BSuccession CThe White Lotus DThe Handmaid’s Tale

✓ Correct! In 2022, Sydney earned a Supporting Actress nomination for “Euphoria” and a Limited Series Supporting Actress nomination for “The White Lotus” — both on HBO. Being double-nominated across two of the network’s biggest shows cemented her as one of the most in-demand young actresses in Hollywood.

✗ Not quite! The answer is The White Lotus. Sydney’s dual nominations for Euphoria and The White Lotus in the same Emmy cycle was a remarkable achievement. Both shows were critical and commercial hits for HBO, and Sydney was central to each.

In the 2023 HBO film “Reality,” Sydney plays a real-life person — an NSA whistleblower who leaked classified documents to the press. Who did she portray?

AReality Winner BChelsea Manning CTerry Albury DNatalie Mayflower Sours Edwards

✓ Correct! Sydney portrays Reality Winner, the former Air Force linguist and NSA contractor who was arrested in 2017 for leaking a classified report on Russian election interference. The film recreates her FBI interrogation using actual transcript recordings and was praised for Sydney’s riveting, restrained performance.

✗ Not quite! The answer is Reality Winner. The HBO film is based on the real FBI interrogation of Reality Winner, who leaked classified intelligence documents. Sydney’s intense, dialogue-driven performance was widely praised as some of her finest dramatic work.

Beyond acting, Sydney is known for an unusual hobby she’s been passionate about since she was a teenager, even earning a competition-level certification. What is it?

AProfessional-level baking BCompetitive horseback riding CSurfing competitions DMMA-trained fighter / restoring vintage cars

✓ Correct! Sydney is famously a trained MMA fighter and a gearhead who restores classic cars. She’s been passionate about mixed martial arts since high school and has also shared her love of working on vintage automobiles — hobbies that surprised fans who only knew her from her on-screen roles.

✗ Not quite! The answer is MMA training and restoring vintage cars. Sydney trained in MMA as a teenager and still practices. She’s also a self-taught mechanic who restores classic cars in her spare time — she’s shared her work on social media, showing there’s much more to her than meets the eye.

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Lionsgate green-lit The Housemaid sequel in January, with the movie's release date being revealed in March. The sequel will be titled The Housemaid's Secret, named after the second book in Freida McFadden's hit franchise, and is set to debut in theaters on December 17, 2027, two years after the original.

Based on The Housemaid's reported budget of $35 million and its $400.5 million gross, it would need a disaster for the sequel to fail at the box office. As such, based on that, the fact that it has just hit a colossal streaming milestone, and how there is a third book in the series of novels, The Housemaid Is Watching, it seems like Sweeney has a thriller trilogy on her hands. The sequel to The Housemaid has added Spider-Man franchise's Kirsten Dunst and Love Story's Paul Anthony Kelly to its cast.