A Christmas Carol
November 22, 2025
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Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol is a dramatic new version of Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol (1843), produced by Paramount Pictures and scheduled to open on November 13, 2026.
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In the film, Johnny Depp will take on the lead role – the stingy and cold-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge, who will embark on a supernatural journey through three souls – Past, Present and Future – to face life-changing choices, mistakes and opportunities.
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The film is directed by Ti West – with the strength of horror films and a dark atmosphere, promising to bring a “slightly creepy”, “more spooky” version of the traditional story. EW.com
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The screenplay is by Nathaniel Halpern, who describes the film as “a thrilling ghost story set in Dickens’ London, following one man’s supernatural journey to face his past, present, and future and fight for a second chance.”
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Supporting cast members include Andrea Riseborough and Ian McKellen.
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🔍 Plot Summary
Scrooge – a wealthy but lonely, stingy, and self-absorbed man – is led by three spirits on Christmas Eve
Past Spirit: Shows Scrooge the decisions that have led him to this point.
Present Spirit: Opens his eyes to the consequences of his coldness toward his family, colleagues, and community.
Future Spirit: Shows loneliness, regret, and the cost of not changing.
Through that journey, Scrooge realizes that a hardened heart can be softened, a soul can be saved.
🎥 Why it’s worth watching
This marks Johnny Depp’s return to a major Hollywood film project after a period of absence from leading roles.
Esquire
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This version is not just a light Christmas story, but is promoted as a “thrilling ghost story” — it will be more ghostly, spiritual, and dramatic than the traditional versions.
EW.com
The Victorian London setting, Scrooge’s coldness, and the three spirits that appear in the winter night — all create an atmosphere that is both classic and dark, promising a different experience.
📝 Conclusion
If you love fresh, deep, and fantastical versions of classic stories — then Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol (2026) is definitely the work you should wait for. Johnny Depp as Scrooge, directed by Ti West, promises to take you on a Christmas journey that is not only warm but also haunting… https://youtu.be/9ealJoCJWr4