Wuthering Heights (2026 film)
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Founder | Emerald Fennell |
Key people | Emerald Fennell (writer, director, producer), Margot Robbie (producer, lead actress), Jacob Elordi (lead actor) |
| Products | Film adaptation of Wuthering Heights (1847 novel) |
| Parent | LuckyChap Entertainment (producer company) |
Wuthering Heights is an upcoming Gothic psychological drama film, both written and directed by Emerald Fennell, who also serves as producer. This adaptation is based on the 1847 novel authored by Emily Brontë. The film features performances by Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi and is scheduled for a theatrical debut in the United States through Warner Bros. Pictures on February 13, 2026.
Cast
- Margot Robbie portrays Catherine Earnshaw
- Charlotte Mellington appears as Young Catherine
- Jacob Elordi takes on the role of Heathcliff
- Owen Cooper plays Young Heathcliff
- Shazad Latif is cast as Edgar Linton
- Hong Chau assumes the role of Nelly Dean
- Vy Nguyen depicts Young Nelly
- Alison Oliver appears as Isabella Linton
Production
Emerald Fennell revealed in July 2024 her intentions to write and direct a new film adaptation of Wuthering Heights. By September 2024, Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi were confirmed to portray Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, respectively. Robbie additionally undertakes producing duties via her company LuckyChap Entertainment. Notably, Robbie previously produced Fennell’s films Promising Young Woman (2020) and Saltburn (2023), the latter also starring Elordi.
During October, a competitive bidding process unfolded, with Netflix proposing $150 million for distribution rights. Nonetheless, Warner Bros. Pictures ultimately secured these rights with an $80 million bid, aligning with Fennell and Robbie’s preference for a theatrical release combined with extensive marketing efforts. Warner Bros. maintains a first-look agreement with LuckyChap and previously collaborated on Barbie (2023).
Elordi was offered the principal role without undergoing an audition amid his plans to pause his acting career. The casting choice of a white actor for the racially ambiguous character Heathcliff generated some debate. In November 2024, Hong Chau, Alison Oliver (also part of Saltburn), and Shazad Latif joined the ensemble. Later, in March 2025, Charlotte Mellington, Owen Cooper, and Vy Nguyen were announced to portray younger versions of central characters.
Filming took place in the United Kingdom between late January and early April 2025 at Sky Studios Elstree and various locations within the Yorkshire Dales, including Arkengarthdale, Swaledale, Low Row village, and Yorkshire Dales National Park. The cinematography was led by Linus Sandgren.
Release
The film Wuthering Heights is planned for release across U.S. theaters on February 13, 2026, aiming to coincide with the Valentine’s Day weekend audience.