rewrite this title ‘Wuthering Heights’ 2026: Release Date, Cast, Plot & Trailer of the Margot Robbie Movie

This isn’t your English class’ reading assignment. Wuthering Heights has hit theaters in 2026, starring Hollywood icon, actress and producer Margot Robbie, and Jacob Elordi. The adaptation brings Emily Brontë’s iconic 19th-century romance back to the big screen with a bold new vision, reimagining the stormy love story for a modern audience. From passion to revenge, the film leans into the intensity that has made the novel a literary classic for generations.

While working together, Margot and Jacob formed a close friendship. The two opened up about their “codependency” with each other during a joint cast interview with Fandango in January 2026.

“I’m so codependent with people I work with, and I love everyone so much and I’m always that person who’s so devastated when a job’s over and I never want it to end,” Margot explained. “I found myself starting to look around to see where he was.”

Below, Hollywood Life has all the details about the upcoming Wuthering Heights movie.

What Is Wuthering Heights About?

The story follows a “foundling” — an abandoned child — named Heathcliff in 19th-century England, who is taken in by the Earnshaw family at Wuthering Heights, where he grows close to Catherine Earnshaw. However, Catherine is set to marry Edgar Linton, Heathcliff’s polar opposite.

Catherine and Heathcliff’s love story is central to the first volume, while his revenge against Edgar and the consequences of her actions to marry the latter unravel.

How Does the Wuthering Heights 2026 Movie Compare to the Book?

Like most literary adaptations, the 2026 Wuthering Heights takes creative liberties with Brontë’s original 1847 novel. While the core story of Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff’s obsessive, destructive love remains intact, director Emerald Fennell’s version leans heavily into heightened emotion, visual stylization and modern sensibilities.

Previous adaptations — including 1992’s Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, which marked Ralph Fiennes’ film debut — also condensed and reshaped the novel’s layered narrative structure. However, the 2026 film embraces a more contemporary tone, amplified by its cinematic aesthetic and updated soundtrack. Pop artist Charli XCX contributed original music to the film, first heard in the teaser released in September 2025.

Critics and audiences alike have noted that this adaptation places stronger emphasis on the sensual and volatile aspects of Catherine and Heathcliff’s relationship. Some viewers have compared its intensity and romantic drama to series like Bridgerton, while others say it amplifies the darker, more obsessive elements already present in Brontë’s text. The result is a version that feels both faithful in theme and bold in execution.

Who Is in the Wuthering Heights Cast?

Margot is playing Catherine Earnshaw, and Jacob is portraying Heathcliff. They’re accompanied by fellow cast members Charlotte Mellington (young Catherine), Owen Cooper (young Heathcliff), Hong Chau (Nelly Dean), Vy Nguyen (Young Nelly), Shazad Latif (Edgar Linton) and Alison Oliver (Isabella Linton).

Wuthering Heights 2026 Release Date

Wuthering Heights was released on February 13, 2026, just in time for Valentine’s Day.