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Johnny Depp stars in "Ebenezer," a new adaptation of the fantasy classic "A Christmas Carol" directed by X trilogy filmmaker Ti West. Ahead of its theatrical debut this Friday, critics and members of the media who attended advance screenings have begun sharing their first reactions online. The early response is largely positive, though few are calling it a knockout. At the same time, outright negative takes have been relatively scarce, leaving the film with a generally solid, if measured, reception.
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"Ebenezer" is based on Charles Dickens' literary classic, with a screenplay by Nathaniel Halpern, whose television credits include multiple episodes of Marvel's "Legion" and "Outcast."
Joining Depp in the cast are Andrea Riseborough, Ian McKellen, Rupert Grint, Sam Claflin, Charlie Murphy, Daisy Ridley, Tramell Tillman and Arthur Conti. The film opens in U.S. theaters on November 13, 2026.