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Wuthering Heights Adaptation Earns $83M, Draws Female Audiences

3/22/2026

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Emerald Fennell (filmmaker) is behind an adaptation of Wuthering Heights that grossed $83 million globally in its opening weekend.
Seventy-six percent of ticket buyers were women.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos noted that the average American visits the cinema only twice a year, highlighting a shift in viewing habits.
Despite this trend, there remains a nostalgic desire for the communal cinema experience.

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Emerald Fennell (filmmaker) is behind an adaptation of Wuthering Heights that grossed $83 million globally in its opening weekend.
Seventy-six percent of ticket buyers were women.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos noted that the average American visits the cinema only twice a year, highlighting a shift in viewing habits.
Despite this trend, there remains a nostalgic desire for the communal cinema experience.