Johnny Depp plays Ebenezer Scrooge in spooky take on A Christmas Carol, watch trailer

Filmmaker Ti West is set to release his upcoming adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, starring Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge. The film maintains the core story of the original tale, but takes a spooky twist that has caught the attention of fans. In the trailer, Scrooge is depicted as a wealthy and bitter individual who places money above all else.

On Christmas Eve, he encounters the ghost of his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley (Ian McKellen), who warns him to alter his behavior or face dire consequences. If Marley's warning is ignored, Scrooge is subsequently visited by three Ghosts of Christmas - Past, Present, and Yet to Come. These spirits compel him to confront his memories, evaluate his current actions, and witness the future that awaits him.

The movie follows Scrooge's supernatural journey as he is compelled to rethink the person he has become and the man he aims to be. Reactions to the trailer have been overwhelmingly positive, with fans expressing their enthusiasm for the film. Johnny Depp's return to the screen is met with excitement, as is the film's faithful interpretation of the original story.

Additionally, the casting of actors such as Rupert Grint, Sam Claflin, Andrea Riseborough, and Tramell Tillman adds to the anticipation surrounding Ebenezer's release on November 13, 2026.