Paramount Pictures’ holiday feature Ebenezer debuted at the top of the North American and global box office on November 15, 2026, earning $19 million across 3,535 domestic theaters and an additional $23 million in international markets. The $42 million worldwide opening marks Johnny Depp’s first major studio box office success in eight years, signaling a notable theatrical comeback for the 63-year-old actor.
Directed by acclaimed horror filmmaker Ti West, Ebenezer offers a dark, gothic reimagining of Charles Dickens’ classic 1843 novella A Christmas Carol. Depp stars as the miserly title character, Ebenezer Scrooge, alongside a cast that includes Rupert Grint as Bob Cratchit, Ian McKellen as Jacob Marley, and Sam Claflin. Paramount produced the PG-13 film for a reported $38 million, blending traditional holiday themes with West's signature stylized tension.
The box office performance reflects strong enthusiasm from moviegoers, with exit polling revealing that over half of ticket buyers cited Depp's starring role as their primary motivation for attending. Ebenezer earned an A- CinemaScore and positive audience reviews, debuting at the top spot in major international markets including the United Kingdom, Italy, Mexico, and Spain.
For Depp, the release represents his first top-charting studio film since 2018's Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Following a series of highly publicized legal battles in recent years, the actor had primarily focused on independent European projects, including the French historical drama Jeanne du Barry and directing his feature Modì, Three Days on the Wing of Madness.
Industry analysts view the success of Ebenezer as a pivotal moment for both Paramount's holiday theatrical lineup and Depp's standing in mainstream Hollywood. With Thanksgiving approaching, the studio expects the atmospheric retelling to maintain steady playability through the upcoming holiday season.
