TL;DR
- The official trailer for the upcoming film Wuthering Heights, directed by Emerald Fennell and starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, has been released.
- The adaptation of Wuthering Heights (1847) by Emily Brontë is set for a theatrical release on February 13 2026.
- Trailer highlights include sweeping Yorkshire moor visuals, stylized sensuality, and bold reinterpretation of the classic romance.
What does the trailer reveal?
The trailer opens on the moody Yorkshire moors, with Robbie’s Catherine Earnshaw and Elordi’s Heathcliff first meeting as children and then falling into a destructive, obsessive bond. Highlights include a striking visual of Robbie interacting with a plush pink wall—symbolic of desire and power.
The adaptation leans into intense imagery: rain-soaked embraces, dramatic dialogue (“Kiss me, and let us both be damned.”), and modern stylistic flourishes (anachronistic fashion, vivid color palettes) while maintaining the core themes of love, betrayal and vengeance.
Emily Brontë’s enduring novel is described in the trailer as “the greatest love story of all time,” signaling this version aims to elevate both emotion and spectacle.
Who’s involved and why it matters
Emerald Fennell takes both writing and directing duties, marking a high-profile reinterpretation of the classic.
Margot Robbie plays Catherine Earnshaw and also produces via her company LuckyChap, while Jacob Elordi stars as Heathcliff. Supporting cast includes Hong Chau, Shazad Latif, Alison Oliver among others.
The film is being distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and is positioned for a February 2026 release—landing on Valentine’s Day weekend for maximum emotional and cultural impact.
The musical dimension is notable: artist Charli XCX contributes original songs for the soundtrack, aligning the film with a contemporary sonic identity.
Why this adaptation stands out
This version of Wuthering Heights distinguishes itself by its heightened sensuality, vivid aesthetics, and modern interpretative lens. Critics note the trailer’s audacious tone—calling it “aggressively provocative” and “sensual” in a way previous adaptations have not dared.
For fans of the novel, the reinterpretation presents risk and reward: it honors the gothic core while re-imagining characters, visuals and tone for 2026 audiences.
For Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, this film is a significant career statement, moving beyond previous roles into deeper emotional and artistic territory.
Finally, for the broader film landscape, this adaptation reflects a trend of revisiting literary classics with fresh, stylized perspectives—indicating that even the most adapted texts can be reinvented.
When and how you can watch
The film opens in the United Kingdom February 11, 2026, and the United States the following day, February 13, 2026.
