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Johnny Depp made an unexpected appearance at San Diego Comic-Con to unveil Ebenezer, a bold new reimagining of the iconic Charles Dickens character that arrives exclusively in theaters on November 13, 2026.
Comic-Con attendees got an unforgettable surprise when Johnny Depp took the stage to introduce Ebenezer, an all-new cinematic take on the legendary Ebenezer Scrooge. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ti West, the film promises to reinvent one of literature’s most recognizable characters with a story that audiences have never seen before.
With the tagline “The name you know, the story you don’t,” Ebenezer looks poised to deliver a darker, more mysterious spin on the classic holiday tale.
Joining Depp is an impressive ensemble cast that includes Rupert Grint, Andrea Riseborough, Sam Claflin, Daisy Ridley, Arthur Conti, Ellie Bamber, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Charlie Murphy, Tramell Tillman, and Sir Ian McKellen.
Ti West directs from a screenplay by Nathaniel Halpern, with Emma Watts producing. The project is presented by Paramount Pictures in association with Domain Entertainment, as a Wattsco / IN.2 Films production.
While plot details remain tightly under wraps, the Comic-Con reveal immediately sparked excitement among fans eager to see Depp return to a leading role in what appears to be a fresh and atmospheric interpretation of the Dickens classic. With Ti West at the helm—known for crafting stylish, unsettling stories—Ebenezer is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing releases of the 2026 holiday movie season.
Ebenezer opens exclusively in theaters on November 13, 2026.
Stay tuned to AgeoftheNerd.com for more news, trailers, Comic-Con coverage, and updates on Ebenezer as they’re announced.
