The Phoenician Scheme
“If something gets in your way: flatten it.”
Synopsis
Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-07
Top Cast
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Benicio del Toro
Zsa-zsa Korda
Mia Threapleton
Sister Liesl
Michael Cera
Bjorn Lund
Riz Ahmed
Prince Farouk
Tom Hanks
Leland
Bryan Cranston
Reagan
Mathieu Amalric
Marseille Bob
Richard Ayoade
Sergio
Benedict Cumberbatch
Uncle Nubar
Jeffrey Wright
Marty
Scarlett Johansson
Cousin Hilda
Rupert Friend
Excalibur
Hope Davis
Mother Superior
Bill Murray
God
Willem Dafoe
Knave
Alex Jennings
Broadcloth
Charlotte Gainsbourg
1st Wife
F. Murray Abraham
Prophet
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 39 DaysBerlin
Festival / Special Debut
May 30, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 8, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 29, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$40.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.35x
+$10.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wes Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Wes Anderson
- Original Score
- Alexandre Desplat
- Original Title
- The Phoenician Scheme
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $40.6M
- Production Studios
- American Empirical Pictures, Indian Paintbrush, Studio Babelsberg
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wes Anderson
Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola
Alexandre Desplat
Bruno Delbonnel
Barney Pilling
Wes Anderson, Steven M. Rales, Jeremy Dawson, John Peet, Roman Coppola
Department Leadership Roster
Wes Anderson
Producer
Bruno Delbonnel
Director of Photography
Adam Stockhausen
Production Design
Wes Anderson
Director
Steven M. Rales
Producer
Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer
Jeremy Dawson
Producer
John Peet
Producer
Wes Anderson
Screenplay
Dominique Fouassier
Stunt Coordinator
Sébastien Fouassier
Stunt Coordinator
Milena Canonero
Costume Design
Barney Pilling
Editor
Dan Schrecker
Visual Effects Supervisor
Antje Rau
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Violence
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phoenician Scheme
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Phoenician Scheme about?
Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins.
Who directed The Phoenician Scheme?
The Phoenician Scheme was directed by Wes Anderson.
Who stars in The Phoenician Scheme?
The principal cast of The Phoenician Scheme includes Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks.
When was The Phoenician Scheme released and how long is it?
The Phoenician Scheme was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Phoenician Scheme?
The Phoenician Scheme had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $40.6M at the worldwide box office (1.35 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Phoenician Scheme?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Phoenician Scheme was composed by Alexandre Desplat.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Phoenician Scheme?
The Phoenician Scheme holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: U/A 16+; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).