Box Office: 'Wuthering Heights' Surpasses $150 Million, 'GOAT' Hits $100 Million Globally

Variety

by Rebecca Rubin

February 22, 2026

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This weekend’s global box office saw two standout films continuing their strong performances: *Wuthering Heights* surpassed $150 million worldwide, while *GOAT* reached $100 million globally. Directed by Emerald Fennell, the R-rated gothic romance dominated international markets, earning $26.3 million from 76 territories in its latest weekend. With a production budget of $80 million, *Wuthering Heights* has now grossed $151.7 million worldwide, with significant contributions from the U.K., Italy, and Australia. Meanwhile, Sony’s animated adventure *GOAT*, about an aspiring basketball champion among animals, secured second place with $17 million in international ticket sales, bringing its global tally to $102.3 million. The overseas success of *Wuthering Heights* was particularly noteworthy, as it outperformed expectations despite its R-rated status. The film’s top-performing markets include the U.K., Italy, and Australia, which collectively contributed over half of its international revenue. In contrast, *GOAT* found stronger domestic appeal, earning $58 million in the U.S. and Canada while generating $44 million overseas. Its highest-grossing international market was the U.K., followed by Mexico and France. Beyond these two films, other notable releases included Amazon MGM’s heist thriller *Crime 101*, which added $6.2 million in its second weekend of release but struggled to reach significant box office milestones. Meanwhile, China’s comedy *Pegasus 3* continued its dominance during the Chinese New Year holiday, with estimates exceeding $

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Originally published on Variety on 2/22/2026