The primary trailer for the extremely anticipated (and already controversial) adaptation of Wuthering Heights has now been revealed, and each film and literature followers have ideas. Directed by Emerald Fennell (Promising Younger Lady, Saltburn), Wuthering Heights is an adaptation of the 1847 novel of the identical identify by Emily Brontë. The movie stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliffe, respectively.
Warner Bros. has launched the primary trailer for Wuthering Heights, which showcases a lot of Fennell’s model of beautiful visuals and heightened sexuality, however one which is perhaps very completely different from the story followers anticipate from the ebook. The trailer is ready to Charli XCX’s “Every part is Romantic” and ends with the affirmation that she is writing authentic songs for the movie. Wuthering Heights, a Gothic romance, is ready to capitalize on the Valentine’s Day and 4-day President’s Day weekend, as it’s scheduled to open in theaters on February 13, 2026.
Wuthering Heights has been hit with a substantial amount of controversy because it was confirmed that Robbie and Elordi could be enjoying the leads. Robbie’s casting has been criticized for being too outdated to play the a part of Catherine Earnshaw, who within the ebook is between the ages of 18 and 19. Elordi’s casting, although, has been probably the most controversial, with Fennell being accused of whitewashing the character of Heathcliffe, who within the novel is described as “dark-skinned.” Many followers have expressed their disappointment in Elordi’s casting and Fennell’s determination to not solid an individual of colour as Heathcliffe. Watch the trailer beneath.
‘Wuthering Heights’ Is Already Drowning in Controversy
Many followers of the ebook have taken situation with Fennell’s method to the fabric, criticizing how sexual she is making the story, which feels completely different from the unique novel. Commenting on how far Fennell’s imaginative and prescient for Wuthering Heights differs from the ebook, each in tone and in characterization, Richard Newby of The Hollywood Reporter stated, “May as effectively have simply made an authentic interval romance and never referred to as it Wuthering Heights“. X person @helaemonds echoed this sentiment by saying, “Take away the identify from this publish, and you will by no means be capable to guess what ebook they tailored”. Others have unfavorable comparisons of Fennell’s tackle Wuthering Heights to Fifty Shades of Gray or Bridgerton.
But not all of the feedback on the trailer are unfavorable. Some individuals appear to be excited by Fennell’s tackle the fabric, and far reward has been heaped on Linus Sandgren’s cinematography, which is glimpsed within the trailer. @CCortave24 stated on X, “Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights is gonna be one thing else. The dreamlike visuals are superior & Margot Robbie/Jacob Elordi look nice. This film will go both means however I’m so intrigued.” On-line discourse surrounding Wuthering Heights is more likely to be unfavorable, and it seems the movie has already misplaced some followers of the ebook. The objective now for Warner Bros. is to see if common audiences will embrace the erotic nature of the trailer as a date-night film that may result in the identical viral meme sensation that Fennell’s earlier movie, Saltburn, achieved. In line with take a look at screenings, Wuthering Heights truly has lots in frequent with Saltburn, so take that as one will.
Wuthering Heights
- Launch Date
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February 13, 2026
- Director
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Emerald Fennell
- Writers
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Emerald Fennell