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Johnny Depp’s “Ebenezer” Unveils Character Posters Ahead of December 2 Release

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What Readers Should Know

Paramount Pictures released character posters for Ebenezer, starring Johnny Depp as Scrooge and directed by Ti West. The supernatural Christmas film opens in Philippine cinemas on December 2, 2026.

Key Takeaways

  • Johnny Depp plays Ebenezer Scrooge.
  • Ti West directs from Nathaniel Halpern’s screenplay.
  • The story follows a supernatural Christmas Eve journey.
  • The ensemble includes Rupert Grint, Daisy Ridley, and Ian McKellen.
  • Philippine screenings begin December 2, 2026.

Ti West directs a supernatural reimagining of Scrooge’s Christmas Eve journey.

Paramount Pictures has unveiled character posters for “Ebenezer,” offering a look at the film’s Christmas spirits and ensemble ahead of its Philippine cinema release on December 2, 2026.

Johnny Depp stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in the film, directed by Ti West from a screenplay by Nathaniel Halpern.

The story follows Scrooge through a Christmas Eve encounter with his past, present, and future—a supernatural journey that places his ultimate fate at stake.

The announcement emphasizes the ghost-story side of the familiar Christmas narrative. With West, known for the X trilogy, directing, the film brings a filmmaker associated with horror to Scrooge’s encounters with the spirits.

Joining Depp are Rupert Grint, Andrea Riseborough, Sam Claflin, Daisy Ridley, Arthur Conti, Ellie Bamber, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Charlie Murphy, Tramell Tillman, and Ian McKellen.

The supplied announcement does not identify which characters each supporting cast member plays, leaving those details outside this first look.

Produced by Emma Watts, “Ebenezer” revisits a story about confronting the consequences of one’s choices. Its Christmas setting brings that reckoning into a season associated with generosity, family, and the possibility of change.

The character posters introduce the people and spirits surrounding Scrooge before audiences see how the film interprets his journey.

“Ebenezer” opens in cinemas nationwide on December 2. Follow Paramount Pictures Philippines for further release updates.

Reader Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

When does “Ebenezer” open in the Philippines?

December 2, 2026.

Who plays Scrooge?

Johnny Depp.

Who directs the film?

Ti West.

Who wrote the screenplay?

Nathaniel Halpern.

What does the story follow?

Scrooge’s encounters with his past, present, and future during one Christmas Eve.

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