The Most Controversial Movie of 2026 Just Passed a Major Box Office Milestone

After nearly a month in theaters, Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights has passed a major box office milestone, surpassing its reported break-even point once the exhibitor–studio revenue split is accounted for. The film opened to divisive reviews around Valentine's Day and rode a wave of controversy to blockbuster success.

It has grossed $213 million worldwide so far, with around $80 million domestically and more than $130 million from overseas markets. Starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, the movie was produced on a reported budget of $80 million; Warner Bros. also committed to spending another $100 million on marketing as part of a deal after Robbie and her producing partners rejected Netflix's higher bid to secure a theatrical release.

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