Johnny Depp faces 'key test' as Ebenezer makes its debut

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10 Nov 2026 • 10:32 PM MYT
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Johnny Depp faces 'key test' as Ebenezer makes its debut

  • Johnny Depp stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in Ebenezer, marking his first Hollywood film since his 2022 legal battle with ex-wife Amber Heard.
  • The film, directed by Ti West and co-starring Rupert Grint and Sir Ian McKellen, held its premiere in London on Monday 9 November.
  • Industry observers view the project as a key test of Depp's commercial viability following high-profile court cases concerning domestic abuse allegations.
  • Early critical reactions to the horror-infused Charles Dickens adaptation have been mixed, with praise for Depp's performance alongside some criticism.
  • Ebenezer is scheduled for general release in cinemas on 13 November.

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