Johnny Depp is stepping back into the global spotlight with a role nobody saw coming: Ebenezer Scrooge in a sweeping, cinematic retelling of A Christmas Carol. The film is set for a November 13, 2026 theatrical release — perfectly timed to launch the holiday movie season.
Sources close to the project describe the adaptation as “haunting, heartfelt, and visually operatic,” suggesting a departure from the warm, traditional tone of earlier versions. Instead, audiences can expect a moodier, more gothic approach — candlelit corridors, chilling ghost encounters, and a Scrooge who feels more complex than any before him.
Depp’s casting has already sparked widespread excitement across the industry, with many calling it a “full-circle comeback moment” for the actor known for his transformative performances. Early concept art reportedly shows Scrooge with a more stylized, shadowed look — a creative decision meant to emphasize the character’s inner darkness before the story’s emotional turning point.
With production ramping up and anticipation building, Depp’s A Christmas Carol is already being eyed as one of 2026’s most intriguing holiday releases.
