Warner Bros. has unveiled the official trailer for director Emerald Fennell’s mesmerizing take on the timeless Gothic tale, “Wuthering Heights,” starring the luminous Margot Robbie and the compelling Jacob Elordi in pivotal roles.
Fennell, known for her bold storytelling and rich emotional depth, steps into the roles of writer, director, and producer for this daring reimagining of Emily Brontë’s 1847 masterpiece. The film delves into the dark, consuming forces of love, vengeance, and the rigid boundaries of social hierarchy. Robbie embodies the fierce and passionate Cathy, while Elordi brings a brooding intensity to the tormented Heathcliff. Hong Chau delivers a grounded and haunting performance as Nelly Dean, the keeper of secrets, alongside Alison Oliver as the fragile Isabella Linton and Shazad Latif as the noble Edgar Linton.
The cast also features rising talents Owen Cooper (“Adolescence”) and Charlotte Mellington (“Matilda the Musical”), marking their feature film debuts. Cooper steps into the shoes of young Heathcliff—a boy shaped by abandonment and fury, whose unchecked rage ripples through the lives of everyone around him. Mellington portrays the youthful Catherine, whose bond with Heathcliff is both tender and volatile, ultimately spiraling into heartbreak and ruin. Vy Nguyen, in her cinematic debut, plays a younger version of Nelly Dean, offering a glimpse into the origins of the story’s watchful narrator. For all three, this film is not just a debut, but a powerful introduction to the world of cinema.
The moment Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi were announced as the film’s leads, the project ignited a fierce bidding war among studios. Netflix reportedly offered a staggering $150 million for the rights, but the filmmakers ultimately chose Warner Bros.’ $80 million bid. Financed by MRC, produced by Robbie’s LuckyChap Entertainment, and directed by Fennell, “Wuthering Heights” will be distributed globally by Warner Bros. Pictures in a theatrical release set for February 13, 2026—a Valentine’s Day that promises to be anything but romantic.
This film marks Fennell’s next chapter following the critical and cultural success of “Saltburn” and her Academy Award-winning debut, “Promising Young Woman.” It also solidifies the creative partnership between MRC, LuckyChap, and Fennell, marking their second collaboration after “Saltburn,” and the third chapter in the evolving artistic alliance between LuckyChap and Fennell.
Below, immerse yourself in the haunting beauty of the “Wuthering Heights” trailer—a glimpse into a world of forbidden love, untamed passion, and tragic destiny.
