Overview
- Paramount releases Ebenezer in wide theaters on Friday, November 13, marking Johnny Depp’s first leading role in a major-studio film in years.
- The studio reportedly made the film for about $38 million and paid Depp $5 million up front while planning marketing that could reach roughly $50 million.
- Industry trackers project a modest opening near $20 million domestic and $20 million international and many analysts note the film needs roughly 2.5 times its production budget to break even.
- Early reaction is mixed with critics divided between praise and criticism and one reported test screening scoring the film 86 out of 100.
- Studios and producers will treat weekend results as a signal for future deals; Disney has not announced any return for Depp as Jack Sparrow and Depp says he would consider a comeback only under specific terms.