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In summary:
- Tech Advisor reports that Emerald Fennell’s controversial Wuthering Heights adaptation starring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie is expected to arrive on HBO Max in May 2026.
- The casting choices have sparked significant public debate, with film photos and trailers intensifying discussions about the adaptation’s faithfulness to the classic novel.
- Physical DVD and Blu-ray releases are anticipated between April 28 and May 8, 2026, following Warner Bros’ typical 28-day digital release window.
The news that Emerald Fennell, director of Promising Young Woman and Saltburn, was to adapt Wuthering Heights was initially met with enthusiasm. However, the casting choices sparked considerable controversy, as critics pointed out that Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie have very little in common with the Heathcliff and Catherine of the novel. The photos from the film set and the first trailer raised even more eyebrows.
To find out whether Fennell’s flamboyant vision does justice to the novel, it’s best to see it in the cinema. However, if you’re already thinking about a rewatch, here’s when it may be available on home media.
If you want to compare the new Wuthering Heights to previous adaptations of the novel, here’s a guide on where to watch the most important adaptations of Brontë’s work for free.
How to watch Wuthering Heights now
The film is still available in cinemas.
In the UK, you can book tickets via Vue, Showcase, Odeon or Cineworld websites.
In the US, tickets are available from AMC Theatres, Fandango or Atom Tickets.
Here’s the trailer for the film:
When could Wuthering Heights be released on VOD?
In the UK, Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights will be released on digital platforms on Monday, 30 March 2026. You can now pre-order it on Amazon UK.
Warner Bros., which distributes the film, hasn’t confirmed when it will premiere on VOD in the US, but it will likely happen on roughly the same day as in the UK. For now, it’s available for pre-order on Amazon Prime.
When could Wuthering Heights be released on DVD/Blu-ray?
Physical copies of Warner’s most profitable movies usually hit stores 28 days after the digital release. However, there are exceptions to that. The Minecraft Movie appeared on DVD and Blu-ray 38 days after the VOD premiere, Barbie was 35 days later, while Sinners arrived 31 days after the digital debut.
Based on that, we expect Wuthering Heights to launch on DVD and Blu-ray on 28 April 2026 at the earliest, and 8 May 2026 at the latest. In the UK, the film’s hard copy launch may take place a few days later.
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When could Wuthering Heights be released on streaming?
In the US, the new adaptation of Emily Brontë’s novel will stream on HBO Max.
In the UK, Warner films usually end up on Sky Cinema and Now. However, in March 2026, HBO Max will finally launch in the UK, and Wuthering Heights may be available to stream there.
Some Warner films hit streaming very quickly – A Minecraft Movie and Sinners appeared on Max 4 days after their DVD and Blu-ray debut. By contrast, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice took 17 days to arrive, and Barbie took 59 days after physical copies hit stores.
We believe Wuthering Heights will arrive on Max in the first half of May 2026. At the latest, it may hit streaming this summer.
