Overview

• The Phoenician Scheme debuted in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, earning a 6½-7½-minute standing ovation from the audience.
• Critics have praised the film as Wes Anderson’s most emotionally resonant work in over a decade, blending his signature aesthetic with high-stakes action and poignant storytelling.
• Benicio Del Toro leads as Zsa-zsa Korda, a ruthless tycoon navigating mortality and legacy, with Mia Threapleton delivering a breakout performance as his estranged daughter Liesl, a nun-in-training.
• The film marks Anderson’s first collaboration with cinematographer Bruno Delbonnel and features a star-studded cast including Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, and Scarlett Johansson.
• Focus Features plans a limited U.S. release on May 30, followed by a wide expansion on June 6, with anticipation building after its Cannes success.