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2026 has been a busy year for Sydney Sweeney so far after she returned as Cassie in the third and final season of Euphoria, but her momentum heading into the year was a result of another project. Back in 2025, Sweeney teamed up with Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar for The Housemaid, the erotic thriller based on the novel of the same name by Frieda McFadden. The Housemaid grossed over $400 million at the box office against a modest $35 million budget, making it one of the most profitable movies of 2025. It didn’t take Lionsgate long to confirm that a sequel to the film, tentatively titled The Housemaid’s Secret, was already in the works, with Sydney Sweeney confirmed to return as Millie. Seyfried and Sklenar are not expected back, but Kirsten Dunst has been cast in a key role in the sequel film.
Not every one of Sweeney’s films has had the same box office success as The Housemaid, though. While she did find success with her Glen Powell-starring rom-com, Anyone But You, she struggled with her second release in 2025, Christy, the boxing drama that was released in theaters on November 7. Christy cost only $15 million to make, but the film grossed only $2.3 million at the global box office, making it one of the biggest financial misfires of Sweeney’s career. Christy has since began streaming on HBO Max both in America and international markets, where the film has surged into the global top 10 in more than 25 countries around the world. Coleman Pedigo and Merritt Weaver also star in Christy as Randy and Joyce Salters.
What Is ‘Christy’ About?
The official synopsis for Christy, which was written by Mirrah Foulkes, Katherine Fugate, and director David Michôd, reads as follows: “Christy Martin never imagined life beyond her small-town West Virginia roots — until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim. But while Christy owns the ring, her toughest fights unfold outside it — confronting family, identity, and a relationship that turns life-or-death.” Christy earned scores of 66% from critics and 94% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, but these strong scores weren’t enough to motivate audiences to show up to theaters and help the film find success at the box office.
Check out Christy on HBO Max and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Sydney Sweeney’s future projects.
