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Emerald Fennell's Bold Wuthering Heights Adaptation Set for 2026

11/25/2025

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Emerald Fennell, the director and writer, is adapting Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights for a modern audience, releasing February 13, 2026.
Margot Robbie stars as Catherine and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff.
Fennell describes the adaptation as a personal interpretation focusing on emotional and primal elements.
The project promises a bold visual style and an original Charli XCX soundtrack.
Some fans express dissatisfaction with the unconventional approach, but anticipation remains high.

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Story summary

Emerald Fennell, the director and writer, is adapting Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights for a modern audience, releasing February 13, 2026.
Margot Robbie stars as Catherine and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff.
Fennell describes the adaptation as a personal interpretation focusing on emotional and primal elements.
The project promises a bold visual style and an original Charli XCX soundtrack.
Some fans express dissatisfaction with the unconventional approach, but anticipation remains high.