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Robbie-Elordi’s “Wuthering Heights” Hits HBO Max May 1, 2026

4/26/2026

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Emerald Fennell Debuts

HBO Max announced Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights will debut on May 1, 2026.
The film will air on HBO on May 2, 2026, with an American Sign Language version streaming on HBO Max that day.
Warner Bros. released the movie theatrically on Feb. 13, 2026, grossing $240 million worldwide.
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi portray Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, respectively.

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HBO Max Streams ASL

HBO Max will stream Wuthering Heights with an American Sign Language (ASL) version on May 1, marking its first romance title with ASL dubbing.
The ASL track is performed by Leila Hanaumi and Giovanni Maucere and directed by Justin Jackerson.
HBO Max posted an ASL trailer on YouTube to preview the signed version.
Warner Bros. highlighted the ASL release in press materials as part of its push for more accessible content.

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Emerald Fennell Returns

Emerald Fennell returns as director of the new R-rated “Wuthering Heights” adaptation.
Margot Robbie stars, marking her first collaboration with Fennell, who also produces.
Shazad Latif, Charlotte Mellington and Owen Cooper join the cast as Edgar Linton, young Catherine and young Heathcliff.
Jacob Elordi, Oscar-nominated for “Frankenstein,” will appear in HBO Max’s “Euphoria” Season 3.

History

Historical Context

The Americans with Disabilities Act, signed by President George H.W. Bush on July 26 1990, required public accommodations to provide auxiliary aids such as closed captioning. The FCC’s captioning rule took effect on January 1 1998, mandating captions on prime-time TV. Building on that framework, HBO Max and Warner Bros. now stream the 2026 film “Wuthering Heights” with an ASL track, extending the law’s accessibility mandate to streaming.

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Emerald Fennell Debuts

HBO Max announced Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights will debut on May 1, 2026.
The film will air on HBO on May 2, 2026, with an American Sign Language version streaming on HBO Max that day.
Warner Bros. released the movie theatrically on Feb. 13, 2026, grossing $240 million worldwide.
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi portray Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, respectively.

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