Johnny Depp as Scrooge at Comic-Con, first Ebenezer poster

Actor Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance in full costume as Ebenezer Scrooge at Comic-Con in San Diego on Thursday, July 23, 2026, emerging from a faux 1880s British Christmas village in the Gaslamp district to engage with fans for over an hour. The event coincided with the release of the first official poster for the upcoming film "Ebenezer," a dark supernatural adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" directed by Ti West.

The poster, unveiled by Paramount Pictures, offers a close-up glimpse of Depp in character, wearing a top hat with snow falling around him. The tagline reads, "Before he was Scrooge, he was Ebenezer," hinting at a fresh narrative approach to the classic tale. The film is described as a thrilling ghost story set in Victorian London, following Scrooge's supernatural journey as he is haunted by spirits to confront his past, present, and future. This project marks Depp's first major studio lead role in several years, with filming having taken place in Dublin and London earlier in 2026.

The adaptation features a star-studded ensemble cast. Sir Ian McKellen portrays Jacob Marley, while Andrea Riseborough, Tramell Tillman, and Daisy Ridley play the...