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Wuthering Heights Surges Past Sleepless in Seattle at Box Office
20 Mar
Summary
- Wuthering Heights has earned $227.1 million worldwide.
- It has surpassed its $80 million production budget and break-even point.
- The film is now $0.8 million behind Sleepless in Seattle's global total.
Emerald Fennell's adaptation of Wuthering Heights has crossed a significant box office milestone, reaching a worldwide total of $227.1 million. This figure comfortably covers its estimated $80 million production budget and surpasses the $200 million break-even point, resulting in an approximate surplus of $27.1 million.
The film's performance places it on the cusp of overtaking the global earnings of the beloved 1990s romantic comedy, Sleepless in Seattle. Currently, Wuthering Heights trails Sleepless in Seattle by only $0.8 million, with the latter having a worldwide gross of $227.9 million.
While Sleepless in Seattle, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, achieved greater success domestically, Wuthering Heights has demonstrated stronger performance in international markets. This contrast highlights the evolving landscape of global cinema and audience reach for modern releases compared to older films.
The story of Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw, portrayed by Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie respectively, continues to draw audiences, suggesting it will soon claim the box office record over its 1993 predecessor.
