When Will The Housemaid Stream? Digital Date + Likely Streaming Window

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The Housemaid Streaming Release: Digital Date + Starz Window (Updated)

Last updated: February 5, 2026

If you’re searching “When will The Housemaid stream?” you’re usually asking one of two things: (1) when you can watch it at home at all (rent/buy), and (2) when it will be included with a subscription (like Starz). This guide covers both, with the clearest timeline we have right now.

This article is about the 2025 Lionsgate thriller directed by Paul Feig and starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried (not the older films with the same title).

Quick timeline (U.S.)

Release step What it means Date / window
Theaters Exclusive big-screen run December 19, 2025
Digital (PVOD) Rent or buy online (paid) February 3, 2026
4K / Blu-ray / DVD Physical copies March 17, 2026
Subscription streaming (expected first stop) Included with a streaming subscription Most likely spring 2026 (estimate: April–June)
Next streaming stop (expected) After the first subscription window Later in 2026 (likely after Starz)

Official trailer (if you want a vibe check before you commit)

The Housemaid digital release date (rent/buy)

Digital (PVOD) date: February 3, 2026. That’s the date the movie became available to watch at home via paid rental or paid purchase.

In plain English: if you want to watch The Housemaid tonight without waiting for a subscription streaming release, digital rental is the fastest “at-home” option.

Typical PVOD options for new Lionsgate releases include marketplaces like: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, YouTube Movies, and Google TV. Pricing varies by platform and by whether you rent or buy, but PVOD rentals for major new releases are often premium-priced early on.

One big thing people get wrong: “streaming” doesn’t always mean “included”

A lot of headlines say a movie is “now streaming” when it really means “now available digitally.” Here’s the difference:

  • PVOD (Premium Video on Demand): you pay per view (rent) or pay to own (buy). This is the Feb. 3, 2026 release.
  • SVOD (Subscription Video on Demand): you can watch with a subscription (like Starz) without paying per view.

So if your goal is “I don’t want to pay $19.99 to rent it,” you’re waiting for the SVOD date.

When will The Housemaid stream on Starz?

Best current answer: there’s no officially announced Starz date yet (as of February 5, 2026), but the most likely window is spring 2026.

Why Starz first? Lionsgate films commonly head to Starz for the first “pay TV / SVOD” window. That business deal is the biggest clue you can use when you’re trying to forecast the streaming date.

Most common estimate you’ll see: an April 2026 landing on Starz. A more conservative expectation (especially if schedules shift) is that it could also be later in spring 2026.

Practical tip: when it hits Starz, it’s often also available through Starz add-ons on services like Prime Video or Apple TV Channels, so you don’t necessarily need to use the standalone Starz app if you prefer another interface.

Is it still in theaters?

In many markets, yes. Big holiday releases can keep a theatrical footprint for weeks while also rolling out PVOD. If you’re trying to decide between a theater ticket and a PVOD rental, the simplest rule is: if you care about sound and crowd energy, go theatrical; if you care about pausing and rewinding the twists, go PVOD.

When will The Housemaid be on Prime Video “for free” (included with Prime)?

There are two different “Prime Video” experiences:

  • Prime Video Store: buy/rent digitally (the movie is available there as PVOD).
  • Prime Video subscription catalog: watch included with Prime (no per-title payment).

The subscription-catalog moment typically comes later. With Lionsgate’s current windowing approach, the movie is expected to go Starz first, and then appear on Prime Video later (after the Starz window).

Most realistic expectation: Prime Video (included) is a later-2026 event, not an immediate post-digital drop. Until then, the “Prime” option is PVOD (paid).

What Reddit Reactions Say About The Housemaid (and why people are impatient for streaming)

If you want a quick read on general buzz, Reddit threads are useful because they show how real viewers talk about pacing, twists, and whether it’s a “wait for streaming” title or a “watch immediately” title.

The Housemaid Review Thread (r/boxoffice)

A separate corner of Reddit focuses more on the book-to-movie adaptation question: what changed, what got cut, and whether the film lands the same psychological tension that made the novel a hit.

The Housemaid discussion (r/thrillerbooks)

What Reddit Theories Say About this: why the Starz date can feel “random”

One frustration you’ll see in Reddit comments is that studio streaming windows don’t behave like a simple countdown timer. That’s because dates are influenced by:

  • Contracts: who gets the first subscription window (and for how long).
  • Release calendars: streamers space out big titles to reduce competition with their own originals.
  • Performance: if a movie holds in theaters, the studio may keep the paid options (tickets + PVOD) going longer.

Translation: even with a good “typical window,” you should treat the Starz timing as an estimate until Starz (or Lionsgate) posts an official date.

FAQ

Is The Housemaid streaming on Netflix?

There’s no confirmed Netflix subscription-streaming plan. If you see it on Netflix in the future, treat that as a later-window surprise, not the expected first stop.

Can I watch The Housemaid on Prime Video right now?

Yes, but typically as a paid rental or paid purchase (PVOD). “Included with Prime” is a separate window that usually comes later.

What’s the difference between “digital release” and “streaming release”?

Digital release usually means PVOD (rent/buy). Streaming release usually means SVOD (included with a subscription like Starz). Many sites blur these terms, so it’s worth checking which one they mean.

When will The Housemaid be on Starz?

The best estimate is spring 2026. Many predictions cluster around April 2026, but schedules can shift.

When will The Housemaid be on Blu-ray/DVD?

U.S. disc release listings point to March 17, 2026 (4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD).

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Bottom line: The Housemaid is already available at home via digital rent/buy (Feb. 3, 2026). For subscription streaming, Starz is the expected first stop and spring 2026 is the best current window, with Prime Video later.