Warner Bros. Pictures will release Emerald Fennell's new adaptation of Wuthering Heights worldwide on February 11

Warner Bros. Pictures is preparing to present audiences with a new film adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic novel Wuthering Heights. The film, directed by British director and screenwriter Emerald Fennell, will be released internationally on February 11, which coincides with the week of Valentine's Day.

The film, which received the international title Wuthering Heights , is a modern rethinking of one of the most famous love stories in world literature, writes xrust. The main roles were played by Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi , who embodied the images of Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff on the screen — heroes whose relationship for almost two centuries remains a symbol of passion, destruction and emotional dependence.

A new interpretation of the classic novel

Since its publication in 1847, Wuthering Heights has been adapted into films, inspiring directors, playwrights and musicians. The story of Cathy and Heathcliff, bound by childhood affection but separated by social inequality and their own inner demons, has become one of the most recognizable tragedies in world culture.

Emerald Fennell, known for the films Promising Young Woman and Saltburn, in the new version strives to show not only the romantic line, but also the psychological complexity of the characters. According to the director, her goal is to convey the “imperfection” of the characters, their inconsistency and ability to hurt each other while remaining emotionally dependent.

Margot Robbie about the film: “A Love Dark Enough to Hurt”

The actress who plays Katie, Margot Robbie, noted in an interview with Reuters that the new film adaptation immerses the viewer in a love story that is both “sadomasochistic and desperately tender.” She emphasized that the dynamics between the characters remain a key element of the film, and their connection is “doomed, but inevitable.”

Robbie also noted that she considers Cathy and Heathcliff «a couple destined to be together», despite the destructive nature of their relationship.

Cast and filming features

Starring in the film:

• Margot Robbie — Catherine Earnshaw
• Jacob Elordi — Heathcliff
• Hong Chau , Shazad Latif , Alison Oliver , Martin Clunes , Ewan Mitchell — in key supporting roles

Interestingly, Robbie and Elordi are both Australian, which the actress called an «ironic coincidence» given that they were to play iconic English characters.

Filming took place under the direction of Fennell, who, according to the actors, paid special attention to emotional plasticity and intimate details. Elordi said that the director was personally present on set in close proximity to the actors, guiding them in scenes of touch and gestures to achieve the desired sensuality and tension.

Emerald Fennell's approach to the material

Fennell is known for her attention to visual expression and psychological depth in her characters. In the interview, she emphasized that she wanted to show not only the passion, but also the destructiveness of the relationship between Cathy and Heathcliff.

According to the director, love in her film is not an idealized feeling, but a complex emotion in which attachment, dependence, pain and forgiveness are intertwined. She noted that «all the people we love have terrible character traits,» and that's what makes the relationship alive and real.

Premiere on the eve of Valentine's Day

The release of the film on February 11 was not chosen by chance: romantic dramas traditionally attract viewers during the holiday period. Warner Bros. Fennell expects that the combination of a classic plot, star cast and authorial approach will provide the film with high interest at the international box office.

The film will be released in the United States on February 13, and worldwide screenings will begin two days earlier.

Why the new version of Wuthering Heights is of interest

Experts note several factors that make the picture one of the most anticipated film adaptations of 2026:

• the participation of Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi — actors who are on peak of popularity;
• author's style Emerald Fennell, known for bold decisions;
• the eternal relevance of the Brontë story;
• a combination of romance and psychological drama;
• released during a period of high demand for films about love.

The first closed screenings, according to Western media, caused a positive reaction, and viewers noted the atmosphere, visual expressiveness and emotional intensity of the film.

The importance of the film adaptation for modern audiences

The new version of Wuthering Heights seeks to tell the classic story through the lens of modern ideas about love, addiction and emotional trauma. Fennell emphasizes that the relationship between Cathy and Heathcliff is not only romance, but also a complex psychological knot that remains relevant today.

The film can attract both fans of the original novel and viewers who are looking for deep emotional stories with striking visual solutions.

Xrust Warner Bros. Pictures will release Emerald Fennell's new adaptation of Wuthering Heights worldwide on February 11