“Wuthering Heights” is the new box office queen.
Director Emerald Fennell’s bold take on the classic novel has collected $38 million over the Presidents’ Day holiday weekend in North America and a promising $45 million internationally, delivering a global tally of $83 million. Those ticket sales are slightly above Sunday’s estimate of $82 million worldwide.
Although the domestic figure is below projections (which Warner Bros. placed around $40 million for the four days), “Wuthering Heights” enjoyed a bigger-than-expected start at the international box office. With the softer turnout in North America, the R-rated film might just rely on international crowds for staying power. Warner
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