Overview
- The film, which opened on Thursday, November 12, 2026, stars Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge and is directed by Ti West.
- Paramount backed the production, marking the first high‑profile major‑studio leading offer Depp received since his public legal battles with Amber Heard.
- The cast includes Ian McKellen, Andrea Riseborough, Rupert Grint, Daisy Ridley and Sam Claflin, positioning the picture as an ensemble holiday release.
- Early critics highlighted West’s horror‑tinged ghost sequences and praised Depp’s makeup and comic performance, while noting the adaptation does not significantly reinvent Dickens’ story.
- Industry observers say the film could aid Depp’s rehabilitation in mainstream Hollywood but emphasize its long‑term effect will depend on audience response and box‑office results.