The Phoenician Scheme
The Phoenician Scheme is a 2025 black comedy espionage thriller film written, produced, and directed by Wes Anderson from a story he developed with Roman Coppola.
The Phoenician Scheme is a 2025 black comedy espionage thriller written and directed by Wes Anderson. The film follows a wealthy businessman trying to reconnect with his daughter while managing a large infrastructure project in Phoenicia.
What it is
A feature film written, produced, and directed by Wes Anderson from a story he developed with Roman Coppola. It blends black comedy with espionage thriller elements, centering on Zsa-zsa Korda (Benicio del Toro), a powerful businessman whose estranged daughter becomes involved in his ambitious scheme.
Key details
The premise involves Korda attempting to reconcile with his daughter Liesl (Mia Threapleton) while pursuing a major infrastructure project in the ancient region of Phoenicia. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2025, before a theatrical rollout in Germany (May 29) and the United States (May 30).
Cast and release
The ensemble cast includes Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Bill Murray, and many other familiar Anderson collaborators. The film was released in English and received coverage from Canadian and international outlets.
In short
- Wes Anderson black comedy espionage thriller
- Benicio del Toro leads a large ensemble cast
- Story about family reconciliation and an infrastructure scheme
- Released theatrically in May 2025
The film was reviewed and covered by Canadian and international entertainment outlets, and its Cannes premiere and theatrical release were part of a broader North American rollout.
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Phoenician_SchemeSupports: Film type, genre, director, story credit with Roman Coppola, cast, premise, premiere, and release dates
- Focus Features — https://www.focusfeatures.com/the-phoenician-schemeSupports: Release date and cast listing
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30840798/Supports: Premise, starring cast, and film identification
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_phoenician_schemeSupports: Theatrical and streaming release information