Pakistan, Nov. 12 -- Johnny Depp's Hollywood comeback faces a major test as he prepares to play Scrooge in the Christmas film Ebenezer. The movie arrives in cinemas on Friday, November 13, 2026, marking his return to a major studio production. Depp hopes the role will help rebuild his career after years of controversy and professional setbacks. His casting has already sparked discussion about whether Hollywood audiences are ready to welcome him back.

Depp has not appeared in a major studio film since his legal battles with former wife Amber Heard. In 2020, he lost a libel case against British newspaper The Sun, which had described him as a "wife beater". The judge ruled that the publication had proved its claims, prompting Warner Bros to...