Streaming audiences can get ready to swoon over the Margot Robbie-led feature adaptation of Wuthering Heights. HBO Max announced Friday that filmmaker Emerald Fennell’s romantic drama hits the streaming service on May 1, 2026.
Jacob Elordi co-stars in the movie that makes its linear debut via HBO on May 2, the same day that a version with American Sign Language (ASL) will also stream exclusively on HBO Max.
Key Details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Director | Emerald Fennell |
| Lead Cast | Margot Robbie (Catherine Earnshaw), Jacob Elordi (Heathcliff) |
| Streaming Debut (HBO Max) | May 1, 2026 |
| Linear Debut (HBO) | May 2, 2026 |
| ASL Version | May 2, 2026 (exclusively on HBO Max) |
| Theatrical Release | February 13, 2026 |
| Global Box Office | $240+ million |
Box Office Success
Based on author Emily Brontë’s classic novel of the same name, Warner Bros. released the film theatrically on Feb. 13, and it has surpassed $240 million at the global box office.
The Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Margot Robbie | Catherine Earnshaw |
| Jacob Elordi | Heathcliff |
| Hong Chau | Supporting role |
| Shazad Latif | Supporting role |
| Alison Oliver | Supporting role |
| Martin Clunes | Supporting role |
| Ewan Mitchell | Supporting role |
Critical Reception
In his review of Wuthering Heights for The Hollywood Reporter, chief film critic David Rooney called it “arguably the writer-director’s most purely entertaining film — pulpy, provocative, drenched in blazing color and opulent design, laced with anachronistic flourishes, sexy, pervy, irreverent and resonantly tragic.”
He added: “Often teetering on the verge between silly and clever, it’s Wuthering Heights for the Bridgerton generation, guaranteed to moisten tear ducts and inflame young hearts.”
Production Team
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director/Writer | Emerald Fennell |
| Producers | Emerald Fennell, Margot Robbie, Josey McNamara |
| Production Companies | LuckyChap, MRC |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. |
Fennell helmed the movie from her own script based on Brontë’s book. Fennell, Robbie, and Josey McNamara produced the project under LuckyChap and MRC.
About the Source Material
First published in 1847, Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights centers on the tempestuous relationship between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, encompassing passion and revenge after they meet while living at the eponymous residence.
What’s Next for the Stars
- Margot Robbie: Recently starred opposite Colin Farrell in Sony’s 2025 release A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.
- Jacob Elordi: Currently stars in the third season of HBO’s hit series Euphoria and can be seen on the big screen later this year with Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars.
