{
  "id": 20210807,
  "title": "Johnny Depp film ‘Ebenezer’ gets actor first No. 1 opening in 8 years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/johnny-depp-film-ebenezer-gets-actor-first-no-1-opening-in-8-years-20210807",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-15T17:38:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/11/15/johnny-depp-film-ebenezer-gets-actor-first-no-1-opening-in-8-years/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Johnny Depp has returned to the top of the box office with his first studio movie in eight years, \"Ebenezer,\" which opened in first place with approximately $19 million in ticket sales. The film, released by Paramount Pictures in 3,535 theaters, made an additional $23 million internationally from 63 markets, resulting in a $42 million global debut. The audience was primarily female (52%) and over the age of 25 (81%). Most viewers, 65%, said they would \"definitely\" recommend the film to friends, while 47% of the younger demographic would advise them to see it right away. Despite mixed reviews from critics, sitting at 52% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film resonated with audiences. Depp's next film, the revenge thriller \"Day Drinker,\" is set for a March release.",
  "summary": "Johnny Depp is back at the top of the box office with his first studio movie in eight years, and since fallout from a contentious libel trial against ex-wife Amber Heard left his future in Hollywood in jeopardy.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Johnny Depp film ‘Ebenezer’ gets actor first No. 1 opening in 8 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/johnny-depp-film-ebenezer-gets-actor-first-no-1-opening-in-8-years",
        "published": "2026-11-15T17:38:30.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}