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New Wuthering Heights Trailer Draws Fire Over 'Greatest Love Story' Tagline

Marketing language faces pushback from viewers who see the novel as a darker tale.

Overview

  • The newly released full trailer rapidly amassed more than 12 million YouTube views, with reactions split across social platforms.
  • Many commenters object to labeling the story the “greatest love story,” arguing Emily Brontë’s novel is not a conventional romance.
  • Warner Bros. describes the film as a “bold and original imagining” directed by Emerald Fennell and starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.
  • A second trailer rolled out as the film stayed set for a February 13, 2026 theatrical launch, showcasing a glossy, provocative style.
  • Charli XCX’s music features prominently, including “Chains of Love,” while unverified fan theories about a modern framing remain speculative.