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Provocative 'Wuthering Heights' Adaptation Set for 2026 Release

11/16/2025

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Story summary

Emerald Fennell's adaptation of Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights promises a provocative, erotic reinterpretation of the classic romance.
The full-length trailer shows intense scenes between Margot Robbie as Catherine and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, signaling a self-destructive romance.
Valentine’s Day 2026 is the release date, and the film features a new Charli XCX track.
Fennell's bold storytelling reputation has sparked interest in the film's direction, amplified by Elordi's casting as Heathcliff.

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Story summary

Emerald Fennell's adaptation of Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights promises a provocative, erotic reinterpretation of the classic romance.
The full-length trailer shows intense scenes between Margot Robbie as Catherine and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, signaling a self-destructive romance.
Valentine’s Day 2026 is the release date, and the film features a new Charli XCX track.
Fennell's bold storytelling reputation has sparked interest in the film's direction, amplified by Elordi's casting as Heathcliff.