Searxng/Ebenezer A Christmas Caro Movie Johnny Depp stars as Scrooge in a haunting new Christmas Carol. See the chilling first footage with Ian McKellen as Marley. CinemaCon 2026 reveal. April 17, 2026 AceShowbiz - Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol presents a fresh and haunting adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens tale, with Johnny Depp stepping into the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge. The film's first footage debuted at CinemaCon 2026 during Paramount's panel, offering a chilling glimpse into this new interpretation and prominently featuring Ian McKellen as the ghost of Jacob Marley.