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Wuthering Heights’ Opens No. 1 With $83 Million Globally, Year’s Biggest Debut

A female‑skewing turnout fueled by a buzzy, star‑driven campaign powered the result.

Overview

  • Warner Bros.’ release collected about $38 million in North America over the Presidents’ Day frame and $45 million overseas for $83 million worldwide, roughly matching its reported $80 million production budget.
  • Women accounted for roughly three‑quarters of opening‑weekend buyers, while exit polls registered a B CinemaScore and only about half saying they would definitely recommend it.
  • Key markets are still ahead, with Japan and Vietnam opening on Feb. 27 and China on Mar. 13, which analysts say will shape the film’s longer‑term profitability.
  • Fennell and producer Margot Robbie opted for a theatrical rollout with Warner Bros. despite a reported $150 million Netflix offer, prioritizing a wide release and full marketing push.
  • The campaign leaned on a high‑visibility press tour and a Charli XCX companion album as critical drivers, even as divided reviews, adaptation choices, and casting criticism fueled ongoing debate.