Ebenezer: Everything You Need to Know — Including How to Watch in Spanish
Johnny Depp has played pirates, murderers, detectives, eccentric filmmakers, artificial men and one famously unusual chocolate-factory owner.
Now he is becoming one of the most famous misers in literature.
Ebenezer arrives in U.S. theaters on November 13, 2026, with Depp starring as Ebenezer Scrooge in director Ti West's new reimagining of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
And Spanish-speaking audiences now have two confirmed ways to experience the movie.
Participating theaters will offer dedicated:
[En Español] Ebenezer
screenings.
And beginning November 13, Ebenezer will also be live on TheaterEars.
That means supported TheaterEars users will be able to attend a theatrical showing, bring their own headphones and listen to synchronized supported audio through the app.
For bilingual families, that creates an important advantage:
people who prefer different languages can still attend the movie together.
Here is everything you need to know.
When Does Ebenezer Come Out?
Ebenezer opens widely in the United States on:
November 13, 2026.
Some theaters may also offer Thursday preview screenings on November 12.
The film is being released theatrically by Paramount Pictures.
What Is Ebenezer About?
The basic character will be immediately familiar.
Ebenezer Scrooge is wealthy.
Miserable.
Obsessed with money.
Emotionally isolated.
And particularly hostile toward Christmas.
Then one Christmas Eve, the supernatural interrupts his carefully controlled life.
Scrooge is forced to confront:
his past,
his present,
and the future awaiting him if he refuses to change.
The movie remains rooted in the familiar A Christmas Carol structure, but Paramount's marketing promises a different interpretation:
“The name you know, the story you don't.”
The goal is not simply to repeat every earlier Scrooge adaptation.
It is to explore why this particular man became so isolated in the first place.
Is Ebenezer Based on A Christmas Carol?
Yes.
The movie is a new adaptation and reimagining of Charles Dickens' 1843 novella A Christmas Carol.
The original story introduced:
Ebenezer Scrooge,
Bob Cratchit,
Tiny Tim,
Jacob Marley,
the Ghost of Christmas Past,
the Ghost of Christmas Present,
and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.
The story has been adapted countless times across:
film,
television,
animation,
theater,
radio,
and musicals.
That creates a challenge for any new version.
Most audiences already know the ending.
So the filmmakers have to make the journey feel new.
Is Ebenezer a Prequel?
No.
The movie still centers on the famous Christmas Eve when the older Scrooge is confronted by supernatural visitors.
However, the Ghost of Christmas Past naturally gives the story room to explore:
young Ebenezer,
his earlier relationships,
the experiences that shaped him,
and how he became the isolated man Depp plays in the present.
Johnny Depp Wanted to Understand Why Scrooge Became Scrooge
Depp has explained that he was interested in more than simply portraying Scrooge as a cruel old miser.
He wanted to understand:
why he became that way.
His interpretation treats Scrooge as someone who has spent years withdrawing from the world.
The money.
The house.
The bitterness.
The clothing.
The behavior.
They all become forms of armor.
That makes the role especially well suited to Depp.
Throughout his career, he has repeatedly played outsiders and people who construct unusual identities around themselves.
Scrooge may be one of the most extreme versions of that idea.
Why Johnny Depp as Scrooge Makes Sense
Look at some of Depp's most recognizable characters.
Edward Scissorhands is isolated from society.
Sweeney Todd returns to London consumed by bitterness.
Ichabod Crane enters a supernatural Gothic mystery.
Willy Wonka is a wealthy eccentric separated from ordinary life.
Even Captain Jack Sparrow exists almost completely outside normal society.
Scrooge contains elements of several familiar Depp archetypes:
the outsider,
the eccentric,
the grotesque,
the loner,
and the man hiding behind an extreme appearance.
But Scrooge gives Depp something different:
a complete redemption story.
The movie begins with a man who appears almost impossible to reach.
The question is whether there is still enough humanity underneath all that isolation to change.
Who Directed Ebenezer?
Ebenezer is directed by:
Ti West.
That is one of the project's most interesting creative choices.
West is closely associated with horror.
His films include:
The House of the Devil,
The Innkeepers,
X,
Pearl,
and
MaXXXine.
That background matters because A Christmas Carol is fundamentally a supernatural ghost story.
Marley appears in chains.
Spirits arrive at night.
Scrooge sees suffering.
He sees death.
He sees his own neglected grave.
Many family adaptations soften those elements.
West has every reason to emphasize them.
Is Ebenezer a Horror Movie?
Not exactly.
It is still primarily a Christmas fantasy drama.
But the movie clearly has stronger horror influences than many traditional adaptations.
The supernatural visitors are not merely whimsical holiday guides.
They are there to frighten Scrooge into confronting what his life has become.
That gives Ti West a natural opportunity to bring a Gothic atmosphere back into Dickens' story.
Who Plays Bob Cratchit?
Rupert Grint plays:
Bob Cratchit.
Grint is best known around the world as Ron Weasley from the Harry Potter films.
Bob Cratchit is Scrooge's employee and one of the emotional centers of the story.
He works for little money.
He supports his family.
And his son Tiny Tim becomes one of the clearest demonstrations of the human consequences of Scrooge's indifference.
Who Plays the Ghost of Christmas Past?
Andrea Riseborough plays:
the Ghost of Christmas Past.
This spirit forces Scrooge to revisit the experiences he would probably prefer to leave buried.
That may make the Past particularly important in this adaptation, because Depp has emphasized understanding the emotional history behind Scrooge's isolation.
Who Plays the Ghost of Christmas Present?
Tramell Tillman plays:
the Ghost of Christmas Present.
The spirit forces Scrooge to confront the lives happening around him right now.
That includes:
the Cratchit family,
poverty,
Christmas celebrations,
and the people Scrooge has deliberately excluded from his life.
Ian McKellen Plays Jacob Marley
Ian McKellen plays:
Jacob Marley.
Marley is Scrooge's dead former business partner.
His ghost arrives carrying the chains created by the selfish life he lived.
He warns Scrooge that something even worse awaits him unless he changes.
Putting McKellen in that role gives one of the story's most famous supernatural appearances unusual weight.
Who Plays Young Ebenezer?
Arthur Conti plays:
Young Ebenezer Scrooge.
Those flashbacks should help explain the emotional journey that transformed a younger man into Johnny Depp's older Scrooge.
Who Plays Belle?
Ellie Bamber plays:
Belle.
Belle represents one of the lives Scrooge could have had.
Their relationship becomes crucial to understanding when love and human connection began losing to money and fear.
Who Plays Fred?
Sam Claflin plays:
Fred, Scrooge's nephew.
Fred continues to invite Scrooge into his life even after being rejected repeatedly.
That matters because Scrooge isn't simply alone.
He repeatedly chooses isolation.
Who Does Daisy Ridley Play?
Daisy Ridley plays:
Clara.
The filmmakers have revealed less about Clara than many of the familiar Dickens characters, making her one of the roles to watch when the movie opens.
Who Is in the Ebenezer Cast?
The ensemble includes:
Johnny Depp — Ebenezer Scrooge
Rupert Grint — Bob Cratchit
Andrea Riseborough — Ghost of Christmas Past
Sam Claflin — Fred
Daisy Ridley — Clara
Arthur Conti — Young Ebenezer
Ellie Bamber — Belle
Tramell Tillman — Ghost of Christmas Present
Ian McKellen — Jacob Marley
The supporting cast also includes Henry Lloyd-Hughes and Charlie Murphy.
What Is Ebenezer Rated?
Ebenezer is rated:
PG-13.
That makes it darker than some family-friendly versions of A Christmas Carol while still remaining accessible to many teenagers and older children.
Parents of younger children should be aware that the movie emphasizes:
ghosts,
death,
Gothic imagery,
and frightening supernatural material.
How Long Is Ebenezer?
Current theatrical listings put the movie at approximately:
two hours.
Different theater chains vary slightly in their exact runtime listings, so plan for roughly two hours plus trailers.
What Are the Reviews for Ebenezer?
As of November 6, 2026, the movie has not yet opened widely enough for a meaningful audience consensus.
That will change quickly as the November 13 release approaches.
Early promotional screenings can generate individual reactions, but those should not be confused with a stable critical or audience aggregate.
How to Watch Ebenezer in Spanish
There are now two confirmed options for Spanish-speaking audiences.
The first is a dedicated Spanish-dubbed theatrical presentation.
The second is:
TheaterEars.
Cinemark Has [En Español] Ebenezer
Cinemark has announced a dedicated:
[En Español] Ebenezer
release.
That means the movie will be available as a full Spanish-dubbed theatrical presentation at participating locations beginning:
November 13, 2026.
If everyone in your group wants Spanish and you prefer hearing the dub through the auditorium speaker system, this is the most traditional option.
Ebenezer Is Confirmed on TheaterEars
Ebenezer will be live on TheaterEars beginning November 13, 2026.
This is now confirmed.
For supported TheaterEars presentations, the app lets the moviegoer listen to synchronized supported audio privately through their own phone and headphones while the theatrical presentation continues normally.
That means the TheaterEars option serves a different need from a dedicated [En Español] auditorium.
How to Watch Ebenezer with TheaterEars
1. Download TheaterEars
Download the TheaterEars app before arriving at the theater.
2. Find Ebenezer
Beginning November 13, find Ebenezer inside the app.
3. Select Your Language and Showtime
Choose the supported language option and your theatrical showing.
4. Get the Track
Load the audio track before the movie begins.
5. Bring Headphones
Bring either:
wired headphones
or
Bluetooth headphones.
6. Press Play When the Feature Begins
When the movie starts, press play.
TheaterEars listens to the theatrical soundtrack and synchronizes the supported audio.
Synchronization normally takes approximately:
20–30 seconds.
Once synchronized, put your phone away and enjoy the movie.
Can My Family Watch Ebenezer Together in English and Spanish?
Yes—that is one of the biggest advantages of TheaterEars.
Imagine a family of four.
Three people prefer the movie in English.
One family member prefers Spanish.
Traditionally, the family might have to choose:
the English showing
or
the Spanish-dubbed showing.
With a supported TheaterEars experience, everyone can attend the same theatrical presentation.
The auditorium continues playing the normal soundtrack.
The TheaterEars user listens privately through headphones.
That means the language choice becomes personal instead of something the entire group has to agree on.
Dedicated Spanish Showing vs. TheaterEars
Both are useful.
Choose [En Español] Ebenezer If:
Everyone in your group wants Spanish.
You want Spanish through the theater's speaker system.
There is a convenient participating showtime.
You do not want to wear headphones.
Choose TheaterEars If:
Some people in your group prefer English and others prefer Spanish.
You want everyone to attend the same movie together.
You prefer personal audio through your own headphones.
You want more flexibility around standard theatrical showtimes.
Is Ebenezer Spanish Dubbed or Just Subtitled?
A full Spanish-dubbed theatrical version is confirmed.
That is different from Spanish subtitles.
Spanish Dubbed / Doblado en Español means the spoken dialogue is in Spanish.
Spanish Subtitles means the original English dialogue remains while Spanish text appears on screen.
When searching for tickets, look for:
Ebenezer En Español
Ebenezer Spanish Dubbed
or
Ebenezer Doblado en Español.
For TheaterEars, select the supported audio option directly inside the app.
Is Ebenezer Streaming?
Not yet.
The initial release is theatrical beginning:
November 13, 2026.
No streaming date should be treated as confirmed until Paramount announces one.
So if you want to see Johnny Depp as Scrooge when the movie first arrives—
the theater is the place to do it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ebenezer
When does Ebenezer come out?
Ebenezer opens in U.S. theaters on November 13, 2026.
Who plays Ebenezer Scrooge?
Johnny Depp.
Who directed Ebenezer?
Ti West, director of X, Pearl and MaXXXine.
Is Ebenezer based on A Christmas Carol?
Yes. It is a new reimagining of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
Is Ebenezer a prequel?
No. The main story still takes place during Scrooge's supernatural Christmas Eve journey, although flashbacks explore his younger life.
Who plays Bob Cratchit?
Rupert Grint.
Who plays the Ghost of Christmas Past?
Andrea Riseborough.
Who plays the Ghost of Christmas Present?
Tramell Tillman.
Who plays Jacob Marley?
Ian McKellen.
Who plays Young Ebenezer?
Arthur Conti.
Who plays Belle?
Ellie Bamber.
Who plays Fred?
Sam Claflin.
Who does Daisy Ridley play?
Clara.
How long is Ebenezer?
Approximately two hours.
What is Ebenezer rated?
PG-13.
Is Ebenezer available in Spanish?
Yes. A dedicated Spanish-dubbed theatrical version is confirmed.
Can I watch Ebenezer with TheaterEars?
Yes. Ebenezer will be live on TheaterEars beginning November 13, 2026.
Can TheaterEars let one person hear Spanish while everyone else hears English?
Yes. For supported TheaterEars presentations, the user listens privately through headphones while the auditorium continues its normal soundtrack.
Does TheaterEars work with Bluetooth?
Yes.
How long does TheaterEars take to synchronize?
Normally approximately 20–30 seconds.
Do I need a special TheaterEars screening?
No special auditorium-wide audio presentation is required for the TheaterEars user. Select the supported movie and showtime inside the app and follow the synchronization instructions.
Do I still need a movie ticket?
Yes. TheaterEars provides the synchronized audio experience; you still attend the theatrical presentation normally.
Is Ebenezer streaming?
Not yet. Its initial release is in theaters beginning November 13.
Johnny Depp's Scrooge Could Work Because He Isn't Trying to Play a Christmas Mascot
Ebenezer Scrooge has an unusual problem as a movie character.
Everyone already knows what happens.
You know he hates Christmas.
You know Marley arrives.
You know three spirits visit.
You know Tiny Tim matters.
You know Scrooge sees his grave.
And you know he eventually changes.
There is almost no suspense left in the basic plot.
So a new adaptation has to create suspense somewhere else.
The interesting question becomes:
Who was this man before the ghosts arrived?
Johnny Depp seems interested in exactly that.
Instead of simply asking:
“How mean can I make Scrooge?”
this version asks:
Why did this person become so isolated?
That may be the right question.
Because Scrooge's redemption only matters if we believe there is still a human being underneath everything he has built around himself.
The money.
The house.
The bitterness.
The clothes.
The refusal to celebrate.
The refusal to love.
The refusal to be loved.
Ti West then gets to attack those defenses with ghosts.
Not cute Christmas mascots.
Ghosts.
Jacob Marley appears carrying the consequences of his own life.
Christmas Past makes Scrooge remember who he once was.
Christmas Present forces him to look at the lives he refuses to see.
And Christmas Yet to Come shows him the one thing money cannot negotiate with:
death.
That has always been the power of A Christmas Carol.
Dickens does not merely persuade Scrooge to become generous.
He terrifies him into recognizing what his life actually means.
Put Johnny Depp inside that story.
Give it to the director of Pearl and X.
Add Ian McKellen as Jacob Marley.
Rupert Grint as Bob Cratchit.
Andrea Riseborough and Tramell Tillman as Christmas spirits.
And suddenly one of the most frequently adapted stories in history has the possibility of feeling strange again.
For Spanish-speaking moviegoers, there is now another important reason to pay attention.
Beginning:
November 13, 2026
Ebenezer will be live on TheaterEars.
So if you're searching for:
Ebenezer Johnny Depp
Ebenezer in Spanish
Ebenezer Spanish Dubbed
Ebenezer En Español
Ebenezer Doblado en Español
Ebenezer TheaterEars
or
Johnny Depp Scrooge movie
the date to remember is:
November 13.
Buy your ticket.
Download TheaterEars.
Bring your headphones.
Because Scrooge has spent his entire life trying to keep everyone out.
This Christmas, the ghosts are getting in.
