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Powered by women, ‘Wuthering Heights’ digs up $34.8 million at the box office for a No. 1 debut

Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia, on the newest of 2 developments

Fennell’s version of “Wuthering Heights,” which takes many liberties with Emily Brontë’s novel, largely divided critics.

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  1. Wuthering Heights Book Sales Skyrocket Ahead of Film Release

    Headline from Forbes ·

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    Powered by women, ‘Wuthering Heights’ digs up $34.8 million at the box office for a No. 1 debut

    Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia ·

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  1. Forbes

    Wuthering Heights Book Sales Skyrocket Ahead of Film Release (opens Forbes)

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    Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel is seeing a resurgence in print sales as the movie adaptation opens in theaters Friday, with the studio targeting a $50 million-plus holiday weekend debut.

  2. The Hollywood Reporter

    Box Office: ‘Wuthering Heights’ Delivers Early Valentine’s Day Gift With $3M in Previews, ‘GOAT’ Munches Down $1M (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Margot Robbie's Wuthering Heights is looking to launch to a stellar $40-$50 million at the box office.

  3. Variety

    Box Office: ‘Wuthering Heights’ Makes $3 Million in Previews (opens Variety)

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    'Wuthering Heights' makes $3 million in previews at the box office.

  4. Variety

    Box Office: ‘Wuthering Heights’ Falls for $11 Million on Opening Day; ‘GOAT’ Takes Second With $7.1 Million (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    The Friday box office fell in love with Emerald Fennell’s sexy literary drama 'Wuthering Heights.'

  5. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Powered by women, ‘Wuthering Heights’ digs up $34.8 million at the box office for a No. 1 debut (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Fennell’s version of “Wuthering Heights,” which takes many liberties with Emily Brontë’s novel, largely divided critics.

  6. Variety

    ‘Wuthering Heights’ Dominates Global Box Office With $82 Million, ‘GOAT’ Scores $47.6 Million Worldwide (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    "Wuthering Heights" was No. 1 at the global box office with $82 million, ranking as the top worldwide debut of the year.

  7. The Hollywood Reporter

    Box Office: ‘Wuthering Heights’ Still Predicting $80M Global Bow But ‘GOAT’ Poses Surprise Threat in U.S. (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Wuthering Heights is still tipped to top the Valentine's Day/Presidents Day holiday box office but GOAT is gaining ground far too quickly for comfort.

  8. Variety

    Box Office: ‘Wuthering Heights’ Leads With $40 Million Over Holiday Weekend, ‘Crime 101’ Stumbles With $17.7 Million Against $90 Million Budget (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    "Wuthering Heights," a steamy romantic drama starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, is heating up the box office over Valentine's Day weekend.

  9. The Guardian

    UK audiences swoon over Wuthering Heights as film takes £7.7m over Valentine’s weekend (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Emerald Fennell’s Brontë adaptation has overperformed on home turf, with a £10,030 site average over its opening weekend

  10. The Guardian

    Wuthering Heights rakes in $77m at global box office on opening weekend (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Emerald Fennell’s divisive film is the year’s biggest opening so far, having recouped its entire estimated production budget over the opening weekend

  11. Fortune

    'Wuthering Heights' climbs to number 1 debut as women drive $34.8 million haul (opens Fortune)

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    “Wuthering Heights” is Warner Bros' Discovery's ninth No. 1 opening in a row.

  12. Variety

    Box Office: ‘Wuthering Heights’ Opens to $38 Million in North America, $83 Million Globally Over Presidents’ Day Weekend (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    "Wuthering Heights" debuted slightly above expectations with $83 million in global ticket sales.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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