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Johnny Depp's Ebenezer Tops Box Office in Comeback Opening
'Ebenezer' opened at No. 1 in North America with about $19 million. It is Johnny Depp's first major studio movie in eight years.
- $38 million production budget; Paramount released it in 3,535 theaters.
- $23 million came from overseas markets, for $42 million worldwide.
- A-minus CinemaScore from audiences; critics' Rotten Tomatoes score sat near 52%.
- $5.2 million opening for 'How to Rob a Bank,' landing seventh.
Why it matters: Depp's film roles mostly dried up after Amber Heard's domestic abuse allegations, which he has denied. 'Ebenezer' is his first big studio release since the 2022 trial between them.
- 51% of moviegoers named Depp as their reason for attending.
- $5 million upfront pay for Depp, plus bonuses tied to box office.
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11 sources · 11 articles · 46% Center coverage
Where they split: Coverage differs on whether the opening ends Depp's Hollywood exile or is only a modest start.
Center coverage, 5 sources: The center sees a comeback test that Depp passed, with an opening that was profitable abroad.
USA Today5hHow Johnny Depp's comeback movie 'Ebenezer' fared at the box officeDeadline6hJohnny Depp’s ‘Ebenezer’ Richer Abroad At $42M WW; ‘Ramayana’ Nears $150M WW; ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Roars Past $100M WW; ‘Wildwood’ $70M – Global Box OfficeCTV News3hJohnny Depp film ‘Ebenezer’ gets actor first No. 1 opening in 8 yearsForbes4h‘Ebenezer’ Audiences Reject Rotten Tomatoes Critics’ Score Of Johnny Depp’s New FilmTMZ3hJohnny Depp's 'Ebenezer' a Box Office Hit, Fan-Favorite Despite 'Bah-Humbugging' Critics
Left coverage, 4 sources: The left sees a solid but limited start, with the opening falling short of a full comeback for Depp.
NBC News6hJohnny Depp film ‘Ebenezer’ gets actor first No. 1 opening in 8 yearsVariety8hEbenezer Box Office: Johnny Depp Movie Leads Over How to Rob a BankBoston.com1hJohnny Depp film ‘Ebenezer’ gets actor first No. 1 opening in 8 yearsThe Independent6hJohnny Depp film ‘Ebenezer’ gets actor first No. 1 opening in 8 years
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What’s next: Depp's next test is 'Day Drinker,' a Lionsgate thriller opening in March with Penélope Cruz.
- Disney is weighing another 'Pirates of the Caribbean' film.
- 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' opens next weekend.
- Will 'Ebenezer' hold up through the holiday season with mixed reviews?
- Will studios beyond Paramount and Lionsgate hire Depp for major roles?
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