Margot Robbie’s Raunchy R-Rated Movie Is Dominating on Streaming
Margot Robbie’s polarizing R-rated literary adaptation divided critics and audiences during its theatrical run, but streaming viewers appear to have picked a side. The period romance is now dominating one of the biggest platforms just days after its digital debut.
Wuthering Heights is dominating on streaming after HBO Max debut
Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights claimed the No. 1 spot on HBO Max’s U.S. movie charts on May 3, 2026, according to FlixPatrol. The film displaced Marty Supreme, which held the top position for the entire preceding week. The romantic drama also appeared at No. 6 on the same chart, occupying two slots simultaneously.
The film arrived on HBO Max on May 1 after earning $242 million at the worldwide box office. Variety included Wuthering Heights among the 22 best new movies streaming in May 2026. The film stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff in a loose adaptation of Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel.
Warner Bros. Pictures released the film theatrically on February 13, 2026, where it opened to $37.5 million domestically over the Presidents’ Day weekend. The studio won the distribution rights with an $80 million offer after a bidding war that saw Netflix bid $150 million. The supporting cast features Hong Chau, Shazad Latif, Alison Oliver, Martin Clunes and Ewan Mitchell.
The film received mixed critical reception, holding a 58% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 337 reviews. Metacritic assigned a score of 55 out of 100, while audiences gave it a B CinemaScore grade. Anthony Willis composed the score, with Charli XCX contributing an album of original songs.
Wuthering Heights now sits above established titles including The Devil Wears Prada, The Mummy and Ballerina on the HBO Max charts. The film’s streaming debut positions it alongside other major May arrivals including Sam Raimi’s Send Help on Hulu and Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another on Prime Video.
Source: Comingsoon.net