Johnny Depp Pic ‘Ebenezer’ Counts $19M U.S. Opening As Moviegoers Pinch Pennies – Sunday AM Box Office Update

Johnny Depp’s film *Ebenezer* opened at number one in the US with $19 million, just below the $20 million expected, as audiences appeared to be cautious about spending before a major release next weekend. The opening is not necessarily a sign of weak interest in Depp: half of ticket buyers said they came because they were fans of the actor.

The film cost a net $38 million to produce and received an A- CinemaScore, a 90% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes and 4.5 stars on PostTrak. Its audience skewed older, with 78% of viewers over 55 giving it a definite recommendation; the article says the film may find more viewers over Thanksgiving and the holiday season. *The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping* is due next weekend, with a potential $100 million opening.