Overview

• The trailer for 'The Phoenician Scheme' was released on April 7, 2025, showcasing Wes Anderson's signature style infused with action-heavy sequences, including gunfire and explosions.
• Benicio del Toro stars as Zsa-zsa Korda, a wealthy European businessman, alongside Mia Threapleton as his daughter, Liesl, a nun and his sole heir.
• The film explores themes of family legacy, corporate intrigue, and espionage, with Michael Cera playing Liesl’s tutor, Bjorn Lund.
• Co-written by Anderson and frequent collaborator Roman Coppola, the film features a score by Alexandre Desplat and was shot at Studio Babelsberg in Germany.
• Set for a limited release on May 30, 2025, and a wide release on June 6, the film is rumored to premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, though this remains unconfirmed.