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Fennell's Wuthering Heights: Charli XCX's Album Surprise
28 Feb
Summary
- Director Emerald Fennell collaborated with Charli XCX for the film's soundtrack.
- Charli XCX wrote an entire album of 12 tracks to accompany the movie.
- The film premiered on the 2026 movie schedule and received mixed reviews.
Emerald Fennell's adaptation of "Wuthering Heights" brought a distinct gothic aesthetic, enhanced by a unique soundtrack. Pop artist Charli XCX created an entire album of 12 tracks to complement the film's release. Director Fennell, describing herself as a "psychotic details demon," elaborated on how this collaboration came to fruition.
Fennell's meticulous approach to filmmaking, evident in both "Wuthering Heights" and "Saltburn," captivated Charli XCX. This artistic response led to the singer composing the accompanying album. The film premiered on the 2026 movie schedule, with Charli XCX's music released concurrently.
Despite "Wuthering Heights" garnering mixed reviews, Fennell's unique vision, incorporating pop music and detailed set design, was notable. Charli XCX also released a mockumentary about her "Brat" era, "The Moment," two weeks prior to the film's debut.
