Johnny Depp’s ‘Ebenezer’ projected to open above $20 million in the US

Paramount’s ‘Ebenezer’ is projected to open above $20 million at US theaters this weekend.

The PG-13 film is directed by Ti West and stars Johnny Depp.

It is based on Charles Dickens’ Christmas story, *A Christmas Carol*.

The film took in $7.1 million on Friday, including previews, and is playing in 3,535 theaters.

The opening would put it near the starts of Depp’s earlier films *Black Mass* and *Public Enemies*.

The release is being framed as Depp’s box-office comeback for a film not tied to a franchise.

Paramount is also hoping the film will earn about $20 million in 63 international markets this weekend.