Introspective, brash, and bold Charli XCX’s sixth album, Brat, transcended the confines of a musical release and morphed into a cultural movement, a frame of mind, and a mode of being. Not one to lose momentum, she followed up the hit record with another smash success, the remix album Brat and It’s Completely Different but Also Still Brat, with notable features from Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Lorde, and The 1975. The 365 party girl subsequently embarked on the Sweat tour, a joint endeavor with close friend and frequent collaborator Troye Sivan, and later her solo Brat Tour. A true shaker and mover, Charli XCX has solidified her place in the zeitgeist of the 2020s. It’s the kind of critical and commercial success that spawns one question: What’s next?

By focusing her attention on composing film scores and crafting soundtracks, Charli XCX has not so much as pivoted but rather has taken the next step in her evolution as a musician. It’s an endeavor that started with teaming up with Leo Birenberg for the Bottoms (2023) score and soundtrack. XCX’s latest cinematic venture is a companion album for Emerald Fennell’s upcoming (A Promising Young Woman, Saltburn) loose adaptation of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, a film that stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, respectively. The soundtrack will officially serve as Charli XCX’s follow-up to Brat.

When Does Charli XCX’s Album Wuthering Heights Release?

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Charli XCX’s Wuthering Heights coincides with the release of the film on February 13, 2026. Check out the official trailer below.

What Does Charli XCX’s Album Wuthering Heights Sound Like?

This isn’t your typical lovestruck album. The two singles released so far, ‘House’ and ‘ Chains of Love,’ are dark and foreboding, a tone that befits the gothic novel.

Are There Any Features on Charli XCX’s Album Wuthering Heights?

After the feature extravaganza that was Brat and It’s Completely Different but Also Still Brat, one can’t help but wonder if the 12-track Wuthering Heights will follow suit. The only known feature on the album is Welsh musician and The Velvet Underground member John Cale’s spoken word poetry on ‘House.‘

You can pre-order the album here. It’s difficult to predict whether or not Wuthering Heights will be a global phenomenon, but it doesn’t have to be. It’s a Charli XCX record; therefore, it’s enough.