Overview

• The Phoenician Scheme, Wes Anderson's 13th film, debuts in cinemas on May 23, 2025, after premiering as the opening film at the Cannes Film Festival.
• Critics have praised the film’s intricate visuals and father-daughter redemption narrative but remain divided on its emotional depth and thematic execution.
• Benicio del Toro stars as Zsa-zsa Korda, a morally complex tycoon, alongside Mia Threapleton as his estranged daughter Liesl, with a star-studded ensemble cast including Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, and Michael Cera.
• The story follows Korda’s ambitious plan to build a transport network in a fictional Phoenicia, exploring themes of legacy, morality, and reconciliation.
• Anderson’s signature aesthetic and detailed sets, constructed at Studio Babelsberg in Germany, continue to draw acclaim, though some critics argue the film prioritizes style over substance.