Johnny Depp earns $5 million for 'Ebenezer' as film opens with modest box-office outlook

Johnny Depp earns $5 million for 'Ebenezer' as film opens with modest box-office outlook

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Yahoo reported that Paramount’s “Ebenezer,” starring Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge, opened on 13 November with a projected $20 million domestic debut and that Depp received a $5 million fee, while the studio expects modest overall earnings. Earlier, Deadline said Depp and the cast attended the London premiere at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, and The Hollywood Reporter noted that Paramount screened the film in New York and London, prompting early social-media comments. MovieWeb had described mixed critical reactions and said the studio imposed a review embargo until 12 November.

Actors

Paramount Johnny Depp Ti West Nathaniel Halpern Tramell Tillman Ian McKellen Rupert Grint Andrea Riseborough Sam Claflin Daisy Ridley Arthur Conti Ellie Bamber Henry Lloyd-Hughes Lionsgate

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New York City, New York, United States London, England, United Kingdom Whitby Hotel, New York City, New York, United States Leicester Square, London, England, United Kingdom

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November 10, 2026
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Johnny Depp to earn $5 million for upcoming film "Ebenezer"
Johnny Depp to earn $5 million for upcoming film "Ebenezer"

Page Six • 10 Nov 22:21

Johnny Depp will be paid $5 million for the title role in the Christmas-themed movie "Ebenezer," a significant reduction from his previous studio salaries.

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Johnny Depp stars in new Dickens adaptation "Ebenezer" with $5 million fee and modest box-office outlook
Johnny Depp stars in new Dickens adaptation "Ebenezer" with $5 million fee and modest box-office outlook

Yahoo • 10 Nov 17:01

Paramount's "Ebenezer," featuring Johnny Depp as Scrooge, opens on Nov. 13 with a projected $20 million domestic debut; the actor was paid $5 million and the studio expects modest earnings despite his recent high profile.

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Johnny Depp's new film 'Ebenezer' premieres to early social-media reactions
Johnny Depp's new film 'Ebenezer' premieres to early social-media reactions

The Hollywood Reporter • 10 Nov 04:58

Paramount screened Johnny Depp's comeback film 'Ebenezer' in New York and London, with early audience comments posted online ahead of its worldwide release on November 13.

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Johnny Depp and cast attend London premiere of comedy-thriller "Ebenezer"
Johnny Depp and cast attend London premiere of comedy-thriller "Ebenezer"

Deadline • 10 Nov 04:50

Johnny Depp and fellow cast members gathered at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square for the London premiere of the new comedy-thriller "Ebenezer," which opens in U.S. theaters on November 13.

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Johnny Depp's New Film 'Ebenezer' Draws Mixed Early Reactions
Johnny Depp's New Film 'Ebenezer' Draws Mixed Early Reactions

MovieWeb • 09 Nov 22:46

Critics and online commentators have offered contrasting opinions on Johnny Depp's upcoming dark adaptation of "A Christmas Carol," while the studio maintains a review embargo until November 12.

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