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Wuthering Heights opens strong, topping the box office
Emerald Fennell's latest film, Wuthering Heights, stormed into cinemas this weekend to claim the number one spot at the box office. Starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, the new adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic earned $40 million domestically and another $42 million overseas, giving it an $82 million global debut against an $80 million production budget. Critics have given the film generally positive notices and the title has generated considerable attention on Rotten Tomatoes, helping drive early audience interest.
The movie's box office is notable for a few reasons: it's a relatively high-budget literary adaptation that managed to translate critical curiosity into ticket sales, and it demonstrates Margot Robbie's continued commercial pull since blockbuster turns like Barbie. Director Emerald Fennell — who previously made waves with Promising Young Woman — continues to build a reputation for provocative, director-driven studio films that sit at the intersection of prestige and mainstream appeal.
"Wuthering Heights showcases how a literary adaptation can still find a sizable audience when anchored by star power and a clear creative vision," says Anna Kovacs, a film critic. "The film's strong opening suggests theaters still have room for bold, director-led dramas when marketing connects with both arthouse and mainstream viewers."
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