Wuthering Heights (2026)

The new film adaptation of Wuthering Heights has been highly anticipated with its prominent casting of stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, as well as the provocative and deeply original filmmaker Emerald Fennell (Saltburn, Promising Young Woman) at the helm. Fennell has radically rethought the original story in a modern interpretation of love, desire, obsession, and the balance between men and women.

At the center of the film are Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in the roles of the iconic Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff. The narrative remains rooted in Emily Brontë's enduring story of obsessive love and generational trauma, set in the harsh, windswept moors of Yorkshire. It follows the turbulent and destructive relationship between Catherine and Heathcliff, whose bond transcends social boundaries but ultimately collapses under the pressure of class differences, revenge, and emotional instability. As their story unfolds, the consequences spread to those around them, creating a haunting exploration of love's darker sides.

Fennell's adaptation leans into the gothic expression and psychological depth of the source material, presenting a modern, stylized version of one of the most enduring narratives of all time.