Critics bash new Wuthering Heights teaser as visually stunning but lacking substance

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The teaser for Emerald Fennell’s upcoming film "Wuthering Heights," featuring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, has been released. The film is an adaptation of the 1847 Emily Brontë novel, focusing on the relationship between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff in rural Yorkshire in the late 18th century.

The cast includes Hong Chau, Alison Oliver, Shazad Latif, and Owen Cooper. The teaser, set to Charli xcx’s “Everything is romantic,” shows Catherine and Heathcliff's intense connection.

Criticism has arisen regarding the film, particularly concerning the casting choices and deviations from the book's descriptions. The casting director defended the decisions, hinting at controversial set designs.

Despite the teaser release, the film has faced negative feedback on social media, with some viewers expressing disappointment with the adaptation's direction. A test screening revealed mixed reviews, with some audience members finding the film sexually explicit and tonally jarring.

The movie is scheduled for theatrical release on February 13, 2026.