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Wes Anderson’s ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Expands U.S. Release After Stylish Limited Debut

The film’s 1950s kitsch visuals earn acclaim despite criticism of its narrative depth.

Wes Anderson directing Benicio del Toro in The Phoenician Scheme
Wes Anderson on the set of "The Phoenician Scheme."
Benicio del Toro in a scene from "The Phoenician Scheme." (Courtesy of TPS Productions/Focus Features via AP)
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Overview

  • The Phoenician Scheme opened in six U.S. locations on May 30 with a $570,000 gross and will roll out to more theaters on June 6.
  • Critics have offered mixed reviews, praising the film’s visual design and ensemble performances while noting weaknesses in its narrative depth.
  • Benicio Del Toro stars as industrialist Zsa-Zsa Korda opposite Mia Threapleton’s novice nun daughter as they navigate espionage and familial tensions.
  • Bruno Delbonnel’s 35mm cinematography and production design evoke a precise mid-century kitsch aesthetic that has become Anderson’s signature.
  • Following a six-minute ovation at Cannes and its UK release on May 23, the film continues Anderson’s streak of drawing audiences back to theaters amid streaming trends.