Johnny Depp stars as the lead in "Ebenezer," a new film re-imagining Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol that debuted its trailer this week [1].
The project represents a high-profile return to a classic literary character for Depp, utilizing a modern take on the Scrooge narrative to attract contemporary audiences [1, 2].
The official trailer premiered at San Diego Comic-Con on July 23, 2026 [3]. During the event, Depp appeared in costume as the titular character to introduce the footage to attendees [3]. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on Nov. 13, 2026 [1].
Joining Depp in the cast are Rupert Grint, Andrea Risborough, Sam Claflin, and Daisy Ridley [1, 2]. The ensemble brings together a mix of established stars and recognizable faces from major franchises to support the central performance of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge [2].
Produced as a feature-length reimagining, "Ebenezer" aims to provide a fresh perspective on the themes of redemption and greed found in the original Dickens novella [1, 4]. The production's choice to debut at a major pop-culture convention like Comic-Con suggests a strategy to target a broad demographic beyond traditional holiday movie audiences [3, 5].
Details regarding the specific plot deviations from the original source material remain limited, though the trailer showcases the visual style and tone of the production [1]. The film will serve as the primary holiday theatrical offering for the studio this November [1].
“Johnny Depp stars as the lead in "Ebenezer," a new film re-imagining Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol”
The debut of 'Ebenezer' at San Diego Comic-Con indicates a shift in marketing strategy for holiday classics, treating the adaptation as a major cinematic event rather than a seasonal specialty. By casting a high-profile ensemble and utilizing a genre-heavy promotional venue, the studio is attempting to modernize the Dickens intellectual property for a global, youth-oriented audience.
