Picture the wild moors of Emily Brontë’s classic, twisted through a modern lens of obsession, heartbreak, and raw desire. Charli xcx dives headfirst into that storm with “Open Up,” a standout cut from her upcoming soundtrack album for Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights film. It’s the kind of track that feels like peeling back layers of guarded emotion, set against the gothic romance that’s about to hit theaters. With the full release just days away, fans are already deep in previews and pre-saves, chasing every hint of what Charli’s bringing to this timeless story.
| Lead Vocals | Charli xcx |
| Songwriter | Charli xcx |
| Producer | [TBA] |
| Label | Atlantic Records |
| Release Date | February 13, 2026 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Charli xcx & Atlantic Records |
| Phonographic Copyright ℗ | Charli xcx & Atlantic Records |
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About “Open Up by Charli xcx”
Charli strips things down to vulnerability on “Open Up,” her voice cutting through sparse, haunting production that builds into something urgent and exposed.
This song sits right in the album’s emotional core, channeling the novel’s themes of longing, possession, and breaking through barriers. The mood swings between quiet confession and explosive release, blending Charli’s signature hyperpop edges with darker, more atmospheric textures. Production leans cinematic—think echoing synths, subtle orchestral swells, and beats that pulse like a racing heart. It’s less club-ready than Brat, more introspective and stormy, perfectly suited to the film’s wild, sexual, gothic vibe.
Wuthering Heights as an album is Charli’s bold companion piece to the movie starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, out February 13, 2026, via Atlantic Records. She wrote these 12 tracks inspired by the screenplay, returning to a raw, gothic space that echoes her early work like True Romance. Collaborations pop up, including John Cale on opener “House” and Sky Ferreira on “Eyes of the World,” while singles like “Chains of Love,” “House,” and “Wall of Sound” have already dropped with visuals that tease the film’s intensity. The project feels like a celebration of artistic freedom, less about touring and more about living alongside the screen.
The Spotify pre-save is live and buzzing, with the album locked in for that Valentine’s Day drop—same day as the theatrical release. Tracklist reveals came via Charli’s Letterboxd posts after the premiere, building serious hype without overexplaining. It’s independent in spirit but backed by major muscle, a fitting next step after Brat’s cultural takeover.
Charli’s riding high right now, post-Grammy buzz and Brat remixes still echoing everywhere. This soundtrack shows her stretching into new territory—soundtracking a literary adaptation while keeping her experimental edge sharp. “Open Up” captures that shift, a vulnerable pivot in a discography full of bold moves, proving she’s as comfortable in moody introspection as she is in party anthems. It adds real depth to her catalog, linking her pop innovation to something timeless and literary.
