'Wuthering Heights' trailer sizzles with Margot Robbie-Jacob Elordi's fiery chemistry
What's the story
The full-length trailer for Wuthering Heights, Emerald Fennell's audacious reinterpretation of Emily Brontë's 1847 classic, has been unveiled. The film promises an intense and provocative retelling of what it calls "the greatest love story of all time." The trailer features Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw aka Cathy and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, who first meet as children before their relationship evolves into a destructive and all-consuming romance on the moors of West Yorkshire.
Plot details
Trailer teases emotional turmoil with stormy nights and passionate kisses
The film stays true to Brontë's novel, depicting Cathy's marriage to wealthy Edgar Linton (Shazad Latif) for social security. Heartbroken Heathcliff goes missing but returns seeking revenge. The trailer teases their ongoing emotional turmoil with dramatic stormy nights, emotional reunions, and passionate kisses set to Chains of Love, a new song by Charli XCX for the film's soundtrack.
Visuals and casting
Film sparks debate over casting choices
The trailer also highlights Fennell's unique visual style, with heightened color palettes, stylized costumes, and a steamy approach that distinguishes this adaptation. However, it has sparked debate over Robbie's casting as Cathy due to her age (Earnshaw is a teenager in the novel). Some viewers also noted Elordi's departure from Heathcliff's "dark-skinned" description. Despite the criticism, Fennell remains steadfast in her vision for Wuthering Heights which will be released on February 13, 2026.
Soundtrack
'Wuthering Heights' marks 11th adaptation of Brontë's novel
The film's soundtrack, composed by musician Charli XCX, has also sparked interest. The artist recently released a song titled House in collaboration with former The Velvet Underground member John Cale. Wuthering Heights marks the 11th adaptation of Brontë's novel, following the last movie released in 2011 starring Kaya Scodelario and James Howson. The quotation marks used with the title have urged many to think Fennell's version is only inspired by the novel, and not a faithful adaptation.