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Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights Reinterpretation Draws Fire—and Audiences

The stylized, condensed take emphasizes eroticism, prompting disputes over fidelity and casting.

Overview

  • The film opened in February 2026 with Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi and is currently exclusive to cinemas.
  • La República reports the release surpassed $80 million worldwide in its first week.
  • Critical reaction has been notably negative from several reviewers, with Argentine author Mariana Enriquez calling it “boring and dumb.”
  • Coverage outlines major departures from Emily Brontë’s novel, including a focus on the early chapters, reworked roles, and omitted characters.
  • Online debate has questioned Jacob Elordi’s fit as Heathcliff given the text’s description, and other casting and age choices diverge from the book.