Why Are We Not Talking About the Wuthering Heights Trailer Song?
- October 30, 2025
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Film Adaptation 2026
Charli XCX's Take on Wuthering Heights Is Pure Obsession
Emerald Fennell's Bold Adaptation
I was working on an article about all the books being adapted into films next year, and fair enough, Wuthering Heights was one of them. Emerald Fennell's 2026 adaptation, set to premiere on February 13 in the US and February 11 in the UK, already promises to be bold — Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw, Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, and Fennell describing her version as "primal and sexual." But that trailer song captured it first.
It translates the entire novel into sound: love that consumes, beauty that hurts, longing that borders on madness.
Watch the Trailer
The Cast
The song featured in the trailer isn't some anonymous piece of trailer music—it's a remixed, orchestral version of Charli XCX's "Everything is Romantic," a standout from her blockbuster 2024 album Brat. Charli herself confirmed on Instagram (and all over social media) that she was creating brand new music for the Wuthering Heights film, beyond just her existing work: "new original songs by me for Emerald Fennell's adaptation".
The track — "Fall in Love (Epic Trailer Version)" — builds like an emotional storm. It's cinematic, feverish, almost violent in how it rises. You can feel the obsession, the ache, the self-destruction that defines Emily Brontë's story — all in the space of a few notes. The way it swells, pulling you toward something that feels both romantic and doomed, is exactly what Wuthering Heights is supposed to be.
Listen to the Trailer Song
Charli XCX's journey into composing for Wuthering Heights went far beyond her usual pop production—she dedicated herself to deep research and personal study to authentically connect to the source material and the unique demands of cinematic soundtracks. Recognizing that translating her music for a classic novel required a different creative approach, she spent several years immersing herself in literature, film scoring, and broader cultural histories.
In interviews, Charli highlighted how she wanted to avoid superficial crossover, ensuring she wasn't just "jumping into another field without proper research or preparation." Her commitment involved reading about the novel's legacy, studying other adaptation scores, and experimenting with sound palettes that matched the story's emotional brutality.
From the Film
So, why aren't we talking about this song more? It's everywhere if you're looking—on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Reddit—but if you blink, you might miss the conversation. And considering how much Charli put into getting the sound right—balancing her own pop sensibilities with the intense gothic drama of Fennell's Wuthering Heights—maybe it's time to pay more attention to how a pop song can define a whole film's cultural moment.
It's rare for a trailer song to feel like a piece of storytelling on its own. But this one does. It makes you feel before you even see. And it's honestly shocking that no one's talking about it — because if the movie looks half as haunting as it sounds, we're in for something unforgettable.
