Wuthering Heights Release Date: Emerald Fennell Delivers a Bold Interpretation with Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi

Liputan6.com, Jakarta The latest adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic novel, "Wuthering Heights," has once again captured the public's attention with a fresh interpretation directed by Emerald Fennell.

The film, scheduled for release on February 13, 2026, stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as the leads, Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff.

This ambitious project is being produced by Margot Robbie's production company, LuckyChap, and will be distributed globally by Warner Bros. Pictures.

The first trailer, released on September 3, 2025, further heightened expectations for a bold and intense adaptation.

The official teaser for Emerald Fennell’s ‘WUTHERING HEIGHTS’ starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.In theaters Valentine’s Day 2026. pic.twitter.com/5FRQ3JGd8R

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Anticipation for the Wuthering Heights movie is at a fever pitch with the release of the official teaser trailer on September 3, 2025.

Warner Bros. Pictures officially unveiled this first trailer, providing a glimpse into the visuals and atmosphere that Emerald Fennell will be presenting.

The trailer prominently features Margot Robbie as Catherine and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff and focus on the emotional turmoil and inner conflict that are at the heart of the "Wuthering Heights" story.

One of the most intriguing elements of the trailer is the use of a remix of "Everything is Romantic" by Charli XCX and Caroline Polachek as the background music.

Emerald Fennell, the director of "Promising Young Woman" and "Saltburn," not only directed the film but also wrote the screenplay.

Filming is scheduled to begin in spring 2025, setting the stage for a Valentine's Day 2026 release.

The Wuthering Heights movie's main cast is packed with big names.

Margot Robbie will play Catherine Earnshaw, while Jacob Elordi will take on the role of Heathcliff.

The supporting cast also includes Hong Chau as Nelly Dean, Shazad Latif as Edgar Linton, Alison Oliver as Isabella Linton, and Martin Clunes and Ewan Mitchell.

For the young characters, Charlotte Mellington will play young Catherine, Owen Cooper as young Heathcliff, and Vy Nguyen as young Nelly.

The project is being funded by MRC, and Warner Bros. Pictures will handle global distribution.

Interestingly, the production team chose to partner with Warner Bros. with an offer of $80 million, turning down a $150 million offer from Netflix, in order to ensure the film's theatrical release.

The announcement of the main cast for the Wuthering Heights movie immediately sparked debate on social media.

Some fans of the novel questioned the suitability of Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi for the iconic role, while other critics highlighted the casting of a white actor for the character of Heathcliff, who in some interpretations is depicted as having a non-European background.

Early screen tests for the film also drew divided reactions. Some viewers praised Emerald Fennell's bold approach, which they considered fresh and innovative.

However, many were disappointed that the film wasn't entirely faithful to the original narrative of the novel, sparking discussion about the limitations of adapting a classic work.

The film is expected to explore themes of desire and obsession more explicitly.