Wuthering Heights Leads Box Office
The latest adaptation of "Wuthering Heights" maintained its lead at the box office this week, grossing $4.6 million. Its continued success signals strong appetite for classic literary adaptations and period dramas among filmgoers.
- This adaptation of Emily Brontë's novel was written and directed by Emerald Fennell, who previously directed "Promising Young Woman" and "Saltburn." The film stars Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff. - The movie had a production budget of $80 million and has already grossed over $114 million worldwide in its first two weeks of release. It surpassed its budget in the opening weekend alone, earning a combined $76.8 million globally. - Before securing a theatrical release with Warner Bros., Netflix offered a reported $150 million for the distribution rights to "Wuthering Heights." - The film has received a mixed critical reception, with a score of 57 on Metacritic and a 65% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences gave the film a "B" CinemaScore. - According to PostTrak polling, the opening weekend audience in North America was predominantly female (76%), with 63% of viewers aged 18-34. In contrast, international audiences were reportedly majority male. - The success of "Wuthering Heights" is part of a larger trend of audience interest in period dramas. Other upcoming literary adaptations in 2026 include new versions of "Sense and Sensibility" and "Pride and Prejudice." - The film's musical score was composed by Anthony Willis, with original songs contributed by Charli XCX.
