‘I’m not the man I was’: Johnny Depp is back with his biggest role since his highly publicized legal battles

On November 9, 2026, Johnny Depp was preparing for his return to a major Hollywood release with “Ebenezer,” a Paramount Pictures adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” scheduled to open on November 13. The film follows Depp’s reduced presence in studio productions after years of legal battles involving his former wife, Amber Heard.