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Movie Review: Wuthering Heights sparks mixed reactions from critics and fans

After months of anticipation, Wuthering Heights has now been in theaters for over two weeks, and audiences are still talking about it. The film has performed strongly at the box office, surpassing $150 million worldwide against an estimated $80 million production budget, making it one of the most successful romantic drama openings of 2026 so far.

Despite this commercial success, the reception has been divisive. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the movie holds around a 63 % critics score, a middling figure that reflects a broad range of opinions from very positive to quite critical. Public audience scores on the same platform tend to be higher, with many viewers giving it a more favorable response.

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Based on the classic 1847 novel by Emily Brontë, this latest screen adaptation marks a highly stylized reimagining rather than a strictly faithful retelling of the original story. Directed by Emerald Fennell, the film stars Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, whose intense and destructive romance sits at the heart of the narrative.

Public reaction has been mixed, some viewers praise the film’s bold visuals, passionate performances, and atmospheric setting, while others criticize its departures from the novel and its emphasis on stylistic choices over emotional depth. Some audience members have found the retelling “absorbing” and unique, while others have described it as confusing or disappointing compared with Brontë’s original work.

Despite the debate, Wuthering Heights continues to draw crowds, especially internationally, and remains a major talking point of the early 2026 film season, proving that even polarizing adaptations can find significant audiences.

Here are some reviews from social media:

— aram 🐏 (@aramnotagoat) February 14, 2026
@movietalkwithbrock Wuthering Heights is a romance film…but is it any good?? No lol. #margotrobbie #jacobelordi #wutheringheights #wutheringheightsreview ♬ original sound - movietalkwithbrock
— Julie (@julhat) February 24, 2026
@thewatchedlist NEW Movie to Watch! 🤭 Wuthering Heights (2026) was WILD! 👀 Watch it right now in theaters and possibly soon on HBO Max. 🍿 #newmovie #movie #moviestowatch ♬ Everything In Its Right Place - SAD

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