Overview
- The Ti West film led the domestic box office this weekend with about $19 million in North America and roughly $42 million worldwide from its Nov. 13–15 launch.
- Moviegoers have responded strongly, giving Ebenezer an A‑ CinemaScore and about 4.5/5 on PostTrak while critics remain split with roughly a 52–53% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
- Paramount kept the film modestly budgeted at about $38 million and spent near $50 million on marketing, while reports say Depp received a $5 million fee with bonus incentives tied to box office.
- Early signs were mixed because Thursday previews produced only about $1.5 million, leaving the film reliant on word of mouth and holiday-week attendance to build legs.
- Analysts say the No. 1 opening shows Depp can still draw fans but caution that strong international returns and a steady Thanksgiving run will determine whether studios expand big-studio offers for him.