Strong test screenings from August, scoring 80 overall with an 86 for Johnny Depp’s Scrooge performance, have anchored trader confidence in Paramount’s “Ebenezer,” a Ti West-directed Gothic take on A Christmas Carol slated for wide release November 13. The recent PG-13 rating for frightening material aligns with West’s horror-inflected approach while keeping the holiday fantasy accessible, and the star-studded ensemble—including Ian McKellen, Rupert Grint, Daisy Ridley, and Andrea Riseborough—bolsters expectations for broad appeal during the Christmas season. Marketing has leaned into Depp’s high-profile return, generating positive early buzz without formal critic screenings yet. Review embargo lift and opening-weekend Tomatometer updates will provide the next major catalysts, with historical patterns for star-driven holiday adaptations offering context for how early consensus typically forms.