Forecasts are beginning to sharpen around Wuthering Heights, as industry tracking points to a notable domestic debut timed to the extended holiday corridor. The adaptation arrives with the weight of literary legacy and the curiosity that often surrounds bold reinterpretations of familiar classics.
Behind the projections stands director Emerald Fennell, whose previous work proved capable of turning conversation into box-office momentum. With President’s Day audiences historically open to prestige releases that feel event-like, early numbers suggest a launch shaped as much by atmosphere and expectation as by tradition alone.
Box office projections paint a strong opening for Wuthering Heights
Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Wuthering Heights is tracking toward a substantial domestic opening during the extended Presidents Day and Valentine’s weekend, with industry sources like Variety and Deadline placing its four-day haul in the $50 million to $55 million range across North America.
That projection reflects early enthusiasm, driven in part by solid Thursday preview numbers—approximately $3 million earned ahead of the official opening day—which suggest that audiences are already turning out for the storied romance on the big screen.
Internationally, the film’s appeal is expected to contribute another $30 million to $40 million to its global total, bringing its potential worldwide debut to roughly $80 million to $95 million, according to Forbes.
While that wouldn’t shatter box office records, it would represent meaningful momentum for a period romance in a marketplace often dominated by big-budget blockbusters and franchise fare.
Those numbers take on added significance when compared against the production budget, which stands at around $80 million, putting pressure on the film to perform well from the outset.
If Wuthering Heights meets or exceeds expectations in key territories and maintains steady word-of-mouth through Valentine’s Day itself, it could move closer to profitability sooner than many anticipated.