"Wuthering Heights" ranks first in the world in box office revenue, grossing $82 million in its first weekend and marking the biggest global debut of the year so far.
Of that total, $42 million came from 76 international markets, while $40 million came from its four-day North American debut. The film, with a budget of around $80 million, was produced by Warner Bros.
Directed by Emerald Fennell and starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, the film is a bold and sensual reimagining of Emily Brontë's classic novel. The story follows the dark and destructive relationship between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff in eighteenth-century England.
Although critical and public reactions have been mixed, international success is keeping the film at the top. The strongest markets outside the US are the United Kingdom with $10.3 million, Italy with $4.4 million, and Australia with $4.3 million. The film has yet to be released in two key markets, China and Japan, which could significantly impact the final total.
With a significant budget and high expectations, "Wuthering Heights" is expected to rely heavily on international audiences in the coming weeks to consolidate its success at the global box office.
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