Margot Robbie’s Divisive ‘Wuthering Heights’ Becomes Global Streaming Hit
Margot Robbie's producing role in Emerald Fennell's 'Wuthering Heights' adaptation has sparked critical debate despite its substantial box office and streaming triumph. Additionally, Collider offered an interactive personality quiz, inviting readers to discover their alignment with iconic universes such as Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, or Star Trek.
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi have scored a major streaming success with Wuthering Heights despite the film’s controversial reception. Directed by Emerald Fennell, the adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel faced heavy criticism from reviewers and fans following its release earlier this year, with many accusing the project of straying too far from the source material.
The romantic drama, however, defied the backlash commercially. Released around Valentine’s Day, the film reportedly earned more than $240 million worldwide against an $80 million budget and later became the most-watched movie globally on Max.
The visually stylized adaptation held strong at the box office for weeks before eventually being overtaken by Scream 7, proving audience interest remained high despite mixed reviews.
The film marks another major producing effort for Margot Robbie following the success of Barbie and her continued collaboration with Emerald Fennell after Saltburn. While critics remained divided over the reinterpretation of Emily Brontë’s story, the streaming numbers suggest audiences have embraced the film’s darker and more modern romantic approach.