Overview

• The film follows Zsa-sa Korda (Benicio del Toro), a global tycoon who names his nun daughter Liesl (Mia Threapleton) heir and embarks on a high-stakes enterprise beset by rival magnates and assassins.
• The ensemble cast includes Tom Hanks and Bryan Cranston as Korda’s on-screen brothers alongside Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jeffrey Wright, Riz Ahmed, Michael Cera, and Bill Murray.
• At the New York premiere, Hanks and Cranston amused photographers with playful jabs—including a joking “shut the f–k up”—showcasing the cast’s offbeat camaraderie ahead of its US opening.
• Critics have praised Anderson’s meticulous production design—highlighted by a striking slow-motion bathtub sequence—and the cast’s performances; they have given mixed reviews of the film’s intricate plot.
• Following its Cannes debut and UK release, The Phoenician Scheme began its limited US run on May 30 and will roll out nationwide on June 6.