Margot Robbie Opens Up About Her 'Toxic' Late-Night Reading Habit

Margot Robbie has long seemed like someone operating on a different plane than the rest of us effortlessly talented, impossibly glamorous, and perpetually beloved. But it turns out the Barbie star has at least one deeply relatable weakness: she cannot put down a romantasy novel.

Robbie is currently doing press for "Wuthering Heights," Emerald Fennell's bold reimagining of Emily Brontë's classic, and during a conversation with MangaSpur's Vinci Vinch, she let her guard down about the reading habit that's been quietly wrecking her sleep schedule.

"I read a lot of romantasy," Robbie admitted, "and sometimes when it's 3 a.m. and I'm still reading, I'm like, 'I love it so much, but I need to sleep. I can't put it down, but I love it.'" She laughed and added, "I know it's kind of bad for me. I think we have a toxic relationship but I can't be rid of it."

 

For the uninitiated, romantasy a blend of romantic and fantasy fiction exploded in popularity in the 2010s, fueled largely by series like Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses and Rebecca Yarros's Empyrean. The genre found a natural audience in millennials who cut their teeth on Harry Potter and The Hunger Games, but were ready for something with higher stakes, deeper world-building, and considerably steamier romance. Robbie, a self-professed Harry Potter devotee, fits squarely into that demographic.

Gothic Revival

Fennell's "Wuthering Heights" pairs Robbie with Jacob Elordi, her co-star from the project and one of Hollywood's most in-demand young actors following his acclaimed turn in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein a film Robbie helped champion after seeing an early cut. "I was blown away," she said. "Guillermo showed me a somewhat early cut, and I loved it."

The experience seems to have deepened Robbie's appreciation for Gothic storytelling more broadly. "There's a real resurgence of the Gothic right now," she observed. "It's really emotional storytelling with an aesthetic in lockstep, and it utilizes people's craft and skills on a big scale. That is so exciting."

It's a fitting sentiment for a film rooted in one of literature's most enduring Gothic romances.

Box Office

"Wuthering Heights" opened on February 13 and made an immediate impression at the box office, debuting to $83 million globally $38 million domestically and $45 million from international markets. The film was produced on an $80 million budget with an additional $100 million spent on prints and advertising, meaning it will need to cross roughly $200 million to break even. Early returns are encouraging, and the film is currently playing in theaters.

One Piece 1174: The Most Powerful Thing in the World

The Elbaph arc has just reached a fever pitch. After weeks of tension, One Piece Chapter 1174, titled "The Most Powerful Thing in the World," has finally dropped, delivering a mix of heartbreaking drama and one of the most jaw-dropping scale reveals in the history of Eiichiro Oda’s masterpiece.

If you thought Kaido was big, wait until you see what’s happening in the land of the Giants. Here is everything you need to know about this week’s epic chapter.

A Dark Turn: Sommers' Cruelty Revealed

The chapter picks up immediately after the destruction of the extraction ship. Sommers is in a state of shock, but not out of remorse. Because the Nika MMA destroyed the vessel and blasted a hole through the sea of clouds, the escape route for the giant children has vanished.

In a chilling display of villainy, Sommers abandons his "savior" facade. He begins to drool with sadistic pleasure, realizing that since he can't kidnap the children, watching them fall to their deaths is a "sublime" alternative. He even mocks the situation, claiming the tragedy will be blamed on "His Highness" (Imu/Gunko) for losing control of the situation.

The Ultimate Sacrifice?

The emotional weight of the chapter hits hard during a series of flashbacks involving the children. We see Colon being scolded by his mother, Ripley, for being too rough with other kids specifically over a toy that looks suspiciously like the Iron Giant, Emeth.

 

As the children are forced toward the edge of the precipice by Gunko’s arrows, the scene turns tragic. Despite the invisible thorns surrounding the children, Ripley and other family members (including Oimo and Road) rush forward. In a heartbreaking double page, the parents embrace their children, choosing to fall into the "Underworld" together rather than let them die alone.

One Piece 1174 Highlights - The Entrance of the Year: Loki and Luffy

Just as hope seems lost, the very foundation of Elbaph begins to shake. From the depths emerges a creature of impossible proportions: Prince Loki has arrived.

Loki has revealed his Akuma no Mi powers, transforming into a colossal Western-style dragon. His design is a unique blend of a Game of Thrones dragon and the classic silhouette of Maleficent’s dragon from Sleeping Beauty, complete with his signature horns. His eyes, however, carry the haunting swirl of the "Domi Reversi" or Big Mom’s frenzied state.

The most stunning part? The Scale.

• Luffy is in his Giant Gear 5 form.

• Luffy is currently four times larger than Ragnir (in squirrel form).

• Yet, Giant Luffy is only one-third the size of just one of Loki’s horns.

Luffy is riding atop Loki’s head, laughing hysterically as the dragon catches the falling families on his back, saving them from certain doom.

The Drums of Liberation Return

As Loki begins to lay waste to the MMA monsters, the climate of Elbaph shifts instantly. Lightning strikes and snow begins to fall a byproduct of Loki’s unnamed Fruit.

Amidst the chaos, the Drums of Liberation begin to echo across the island. The veteran giant Jarul provides the chilling narration for the finale:

"On the day of the lightning blizzard... a gigantic beast appears covering the sky... and along with the Drum of Liberation... the Sun God descends!"

Luffy’s reaction to the sheer scale of his new ally says it all: "Ahhyahyahya! This is so fun! But look how big you are!"

Important Information for Fans

• Release Date: Official English and Spanish versions will be available this Sunday, February 15, 2026.

• Where to Read: You can read it for free and legally on Manga Plus (Shueisha).

• Break News: Bad news, nakama there is a break next week. Oda-sensei will be taking a well-deserved rest before we see the full extent of Loki and Luffy’s tag-team battle.