Disney Drops First Look At New Christmas Carol Adaptation With Perfect Scrooge For The Lead

Published Nov 13, 2026, 11:30 PM EST An experienced Editor representing Canada via ScreenRant's Team Anime, J.R. has been reading manga since the first printing of Shonen Jump in North America. This passion drove him to write about anime, manga, and manhwa, having recently served as Lead Anime Editor for ComicBook.com. Unlike the latest Johnny Depp vehicle adapting A Christmas Carol, many adaptations of one of Charles Dickens' most beloved classics are well-loved and garnered no shortage of critical acclaim. The Muppets certainly knocked it out of the park in 1992, and even before that, Disney had Mickey's Christmas Carol featuring Scrooge McDuck, predictably, as Ebenezer Scrooge. But for those seeking a more purely Scrooge McDuck-focused adventure in a similarly elegant, concise format, Disney and Marvel have the perfect holiday treat coming next week. Uncle Scrooge: A Christmas Carol is coming out November 18, 2026, and is a 40-page comic book retelling the Dickens classic but more squarely focused on the Disney character's lore while still under the structure of Ebenezer Scrooge's Christmas Eve redemption story. Ahead of its Wednesday release, Marvel released a stunning preview showcasing the first five internal pages in which Scrooge shrugs off taking time to celebrate Christmas with his loved ones in favor of seeking out a golden asteroid. But soon enough, he's visited by the first of three ghosts set out to remind him of the real treasures he's taken for granted, as it dives into Scrooge McDuck's origins. Disney & Marvel's New Christmas Carol Story Is Perfect For Scrooge McDuck Fans Opening with Scrooge breaking away from family as Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey, and Louie decide the golden asteroid can wait, Scrooge retreats to a familiar sight: his Money Bin. Diving into the coins to savor the feeling of his riches cascading around him, he's soon greeted by a familiar sight: a golden nugget from his early days panning for gold in the tributaries of the Yukon River. This brings out the Ghost of Christmas Past, triggering the visuals to change sharply to a painterly rendition of Scrooge's humble past as he encounters his first taste of riches. The preview ends with classic Scrooge McDuck antagonist Soapy Slick acting on a plot to rob him of his newfound riches. Right away, the preview hits all the right beats for Duck Tales and general Disney fans to enjoy, from much of the Duck Family making an early appearance, to the gorgeous painterly visuals of the Ghost of Christmas Past's sequence. Seriously, the incredible artist team of Paolo Mottura, Fabio Celoni, Marco Mazzarello, and Francesco D'Ippolito alongside writer Louise Jones Simonson, colorist Arianna Consonni, and letter Joe Caramagna are enough of a selling point. But this glimpse is still a mere tip of the iceberg. Uncle Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Will Feature Multiple Memorable Guest-Stars While fans were already treated to a fantastic glimpse of the Duck Family in the first pages, even the original solicits tease more characters to come, even more exciting given Soapy Slick was one such character not previously teased. Ludwig Von Drake and Gyro Gearloose are particular characters yet to appear, and Scrooge's past hasn't even concluded its portion yet, ending instead on a cliffhanger. But with this story seemingly more focused on retelling Scrooge McDuck's story in the framing of A Christmas Carol, rather than simply inserting him as Dickens' Scrooge character, means the story will evidently take a different, more fascinating direction and feeling more like an authentic reflection on his life up to this point. Thus, it feels more like a Scrooge McDuck story far removed from his Christmas on Bear Mountain debut, while still more focused in-depth on his foundations as a character than Donald Duck and the Christmas Carol, and especially more original than Mickey's Christmas Carol. It's unlikely to alter his personality to the core quite like the Dickens story, but it's also a thoroughly solid opportunity to dive into Scrooge's past, see what caused a shift toward obsession with wealth rather than quality time with family, while ultimately leading to a compromise. For Disney fans and those who want a fun dive into Duck Family lore, Uncle Scrooge: A Christmas Carol will be an essential read once it hits shelves on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. DuckTales Release Date 1987 - 1990-00-00 DuckTales (1987) follows the adventures of Scrooge McDuck and his grandnephews, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, as they traverse the globe in search of treasure and encounter various villains. The show combines elements of action and comedy, highlighting themes of family and bravery. A staple of Disney's animated television, DuckTales features a memorable cast and engaging storylines that have entertained viewers for decades.