Emerald Fennell's adaptation of 'Wuthering Heights,' starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, has grossed approximately $82 million globally, solidifying its position as the year's biggest opening film. The film earned $34.8 million in North America alone from 3,682 locations, successfully recouping its entire estimated production budget. Recent critiques have emphasized the film's maximalist approach, with Adrian Horton from The Guardian arguing that it shows 'great interest in production design but very little in character.' Despite its financial success, the adaptation has ignited a fierce debate among critics, with some praising its visual flair while others, like Clarisse Loughrey from The Independent, have labeled it an 'astonishingly bad adaptation.'