Ebenezer Arrives in Theaters on November 13
Johnny Depp's gothic, Dickens-inspired take on Scrooge opens in U.S. theaters this November.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Horror
Ebenezer, directed by Ti West and written by Nathaniel Halpern, is released in U.S. theaters on November 13, 2026. The film adapts Charles Dickens' classic novella, with Johnny Depp playing Ebenezer Scrooge.
Why it matters
The release brings a darker, black-comedy and gothic-fantasy approach to a familiar holiday story to American moviegoers. Its critical reception so far is mixed, which will shape how audiences approach the film.
Ebenezer holds a 53% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, a mixed reception for the film. No box office projections or opening-weekend figures have been reported yet.
The players
Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp is an American actor known for his long run of varied leading roles and collaborations with director Tim Burton.
Paramount+
Paramount+ is the streaming service owned by Paramount Global, which distributes original and licensed films and series.
The details
The film mixes black comedy with gothic fantasy elements while drawing on Dickens' novella. Johnny Depp leads the cast as Scrooge, with Rupert Grint as Bob Cratchit, Ian McKellen as Jacob Marley, and Andrea Riseborough as the Ghost of Christmas Past.
Timeline
November 13, 2026: Ebenezer opens in U.S. theaters.
December 2026: Expected digital release window, not yet confirmed.
February or March 2027: Expected streaming arrival on Paramount+, not yet confirmed.
Industry Dynamics
Ebenezer follows the long line of screen adaptations of Charles Dickens' 1843 novella A Christmas Carol, updating the story with a darker tone. Its staggered path from theaters to Paramount+ also reflects how studios now sequence theatrical and streaming windows.
Viewers can see Ebenezer in U.S. theaters starting November 13, 2026. Streaming on Paramount+ is expected months later, but Paramount+ has not announced an official date.
The takeaway
Ebenezer offers a darker reinterpretation of a familiar holiday tale, so audiences seeking a traditional Christmas Carol may find it a different experience. Checking streaming listings closer to the expected window will confirm when it becomes available at home.
What happens next
Ebenezer opens in U.S. theaters on November 13, 2026, and its digital and streaming windows are expected in December 2026 and early 2027, though neither date has been confirmed.
Further reading
For more on similar releases, explore the Horror section of our film coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ComingSoon.
