Overview

• The Phoenician Scheme had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2025, where it received a six-minute standing ovation.
• Early reviews highlight the film’s strong father-daughter narrative, with Benicio del Toro and Mia Threapleton praised for their performances as a tycoon and his nun daughter.
• Critics commend Anderson's signature visual style, including meticulously crafted sets built at Studio Babelsberg in Germany, and the film’s mid-20th-century Mediterranean-inspired setting.
• The film features a star-studded ensemble with cameo appearances from Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Riz Ahmed, and Benedict Cumberbatch.
• The Phoenician Scheme is set for a limited U.S. release on May 30, 2025, with a wide release following on June 6, distributed by Focus Features.