The trailer for A Christmas Carol (2024) opens on a snowy London street, bustling with holiday cheer as carolers sing and children run through the softly falling snow. But the mood darkens as we cut to the familiar, cold figure of Ebenezer Scrooge (played by a reimagined, intense actor). He’s alone in his grand, shadowy office, counting money by candlelight. The voiceover says, “Some souls are frozen in time, unwilling to change,” as Scrooge mutters to himself about his disdain for Christmas and the “fools” who celebrate it.
The trailer introduces Jacob Marley’s ghost (played by an ethereal, haunting actor), appearing in chains with glowing eyes, warning Scrooge of his fate. “You will be visited by three spirits…heed them, or face eternity in chains.” Scrooge, visibly disturbed but still skeptical, dismisses it as a hallucination, but his fear is undeniable.
As the clock strikes midnight, the Ghost of Christmas Past appears—a young, ethereal spirit guiding Scrooge through his forgotten memories. The scenes flash by: Scrooge as a lonely child, a young man in love, and his gradual transformation into a hardened miser. The pain in Scrooge’s eyes reveals regret as he confronts the choices that have shaped him.
The trailer picks up with the Ghost of Christmas Present, a jolly yet firm figure who brings Scrooge to witness the Cratchit family’s humble but joyous Christmas. He watches Tiny Tim, weak but filled with hope, and Scrooge’s gaze softens. But the mood takes a darker turn as the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come arrives, a shadowy, imposing figure revealing a bleak future if Scrooge does not change. Scrooge’s grave is shown, neglected and forgotten, sending chills down his spine as he begs for another chance.
The trailer closes with flashes of Scrooge racing through the snowy streets, shouting “Merry Christmas!” to bewildered townspeople and surprising the Cratchits with gifts. The final scene shows a transformed Scrooge, joyfully embracing his newfound purpose as the screen fades to black.
