When you think of the classics, Wuthering Heights is likely at the top of your list. It’s a beloved story that has stood the test of time, and it’s set to be reimagined for the big screen once more at the hands of Academy Award winner Emerald Fennell.
Here are all the details on the upcoming Wuthering Heights movie.
Wuthering Heights trailer
What is Wuthering Heights about?
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë is a sensual gothic tragedy written in 1847. The dark story is about Heathcliff and Catherine, whose intense love turns into obsession and revenge.
After Heathcliff is mistreated and Catherine marries someone else, he returns to get back at everyone who wronged him. The drama continues with their children, who get caught up in the same emotional mess.
It’s a tale of love, betrayal, and revenge set in the picturesque English countryside.
Emerald will put her own spin on the classic, but it’s likely the new film won’t deviate too much from the novel.
Who has been cast in the Wuthering Heights movie?
The cast will be led by Australian actors Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, with Margot starring as Catherine Earnshaw, and Jacob playing Heathcliff.
This isn’t the first time Emerald Fennell has worked with either of these actors, as Margot Robbie’s production company, LuckyChap, has produced her past three projects. LuckyChap will also be producing the Wuthering Heights movie.
Meanwhile, Jacob Elordi previously starred in Emerald’s darkly satirical film, Saltburn.
Margot and Jacob are also no strangers to one another, as they recently starred in Chanel‘s new Chanel No. 5 short film. Margot recently spoke to Harper’s Bazaar about Jacob, revealing, “He’s wonderful. I worked with him on Saltburn in a producer-actor capacity. So I haven’t shared the screen with him before, but I know I’ve seen him on set, I’ve been around him on set, and he’s just—he’s got an incredible presence.”
“He’s a movie star- he’s got that charisma. He holds a frame. He’s also really lovely and from the same state that I’m from in Australia. We’re about an hour away from each other, but he’s from Brisbane, and I’m from the Gold Coast,” she shared.
As for the rest of the cast, Hong Chau will play Nelly Dean, Shazad Latif will portray Edgar Linton, and Alison Oliver will be taking on the role of Isabella Linton.
When will the new Wuthering Heights movie be released?
We don’t have too long to wait for the film, as it’s set for a Valentine’s Day release next year. Production is also officially underway, with Margot Robbie spotted wearing a wedding dress while filming.
The Wuthering Heights movie will premiere in theatres on Friday, 13 February 2026.
Where to watch Wuthering Heights in Australia
As aforementioned, the new film will be available to watch in cinemas upon its release.
It’s currently unknown which streaming platform the Wuthering Heights movie will land on following its run in theatres.
In the meantime, you can watch the existing films at home and read the classic novel.
Stream Wuthering Heights on Prime Video from $6.58/mth, with a 30-day free trial. Subscribe here.
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