Emerald Fennell’s highly anticipated adaptation of “Wuthering Heights” is scheduled for release in the United States on February 13, 2026, bringing Emily Brontë’s timeless Gothic romance to the big screen with a star-studded cast and the acclaimed director’s distinctive vision.
The Visionary Behind the Camera
Emerald Fennell, the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind “Promising Young Woman” and “Saltburn,” serves as writer, director and producer of this classic Gothic romance adaptation. Following her critically acclaimed previous works, Fennell brings her unique storytelling approach to one of literature’s most passionate and destructive love stories, exploring the intense relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw against the Yorkshire moors.
Star-Studded Cast
Notably, Margot Robbie takes on the role of Catherine Earnshaw, while Jacob Elordi stars as Heathcliff. This marks the first time Fennell will work with Margot Robbie as an actor, after the Oscar nominee previously served as a producer on her films.
Supporting Cast:
The cast boasts an ensemble that features several notable performers, including Hong Chau as Nelly Dean, Alison Oliver as Isabella Linton, and Shazad Latif in key supporting roles. Additional casting includes Owen Cooper and Charlotte Mellington in younger versions of the main characters.
Production Powerhouse
Margot Robbie is also producing under her label LuckyChap Entertainment, alongside Josey McNamara. MRC has partnered with LuckyChap Entertainment to make the film, with Warner Bros. Pictures handling distribution. Meanwhile, this collaboration continues Robbie’s previous work with Fennell through LuckyChap Entertainment, having produced Fennell’s last two films.
Cinematography and Visual Approach
The film showcases stunning cinematographic work that perfectly captures the Gothic atmosphere of Emily Brontë’s classic. Fennell employs a rich visual palette, contrasting the ethereal beauty of the Yorkshire moors with the dark intensity of the central love story.
In particular, the cinematography features sweeping shots of the English countryside, with Catherine appearing in flowing period costumes, including an elaborate wedding dress complete with ornate crown and flowing veil, set against dramatic moorland landscapes. Furthermore, the visual storytelling emphasises contrast between light and shadow, with intimate close-ups of passionate encounters between Catherine and Heathcliff captured against stormy, atmospheric backdrops.
Release Date
The feature hits theatres on February 13, 2026, via Warner Bros, strategically timed for Valentine’s Day weekend to capitalise on romantic themes. The studio markets the film as a perfect Valentine’s Day theatrical experience.
This version of “Wuthering Heights” represents a significant literary adaptation from one of contemporary cinema’s most talked-about directors. With its February 2026 release, “Wuthering Heights” promises to be one of the most anticipated literary adaptations of the decade.
