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Jacob Elordi, Margot Robbie’s 'Wuthering Heights' Trailer Gets Mixed Reaction

Emerald Fennell directs a provocative new adaptation of Emily Brontë's 1847 novel, featuring original music by Charli XCX and stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.

  • Emerald Fennell's film adaptation of Emily Brontë's 1847 novel Wuthering Heights, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, released its first trailer in September 2025 ahead of its February 13, 2026 premiere.
  • The announcement followed the casting of Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw and Elordi as Heathcliff, which sparked backlash due to Heathcliff's traditionally dark-skinned description in the novel.
  • The trailer showcases a provocative reimagining with heightened sensual imagery and intense passion, aligning with Fennell's style seen in her prior film, Saltburn, and featuring original songs by Charli XCX.
  • Social media reactions ranged from praise for the captivating performances and Fennell's bold approach to criticism over the sexual tone and casting, with some likening the film to '50 Shades of Bronte'.
  • The film's release on Valentine's Day 2026 positions it as a highly anticipated and potentially divisive literary adaptation that emphasizes Brontë's themes of obsession, class, and betrayal.
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A trailer has been released for the new film adaptation of the famous novel Hurricane Heights by Emily Brontë, directed and written by Oscar-winning Emerald Fennell.

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Entertainment Weekly broke the news in United States on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
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