Wes Anderson is the producer, writer, and director of the forthcoming espionage dark comedy film, The Phoenician Scheme, which is based on a scenario he co-conceived with Roman Coppola. Members of the film’s ensemble cast include Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend, and Hope Davis. Anderson’s American Empirical Pictures, a U.S.-German international co-production, and Steven Rales’s Indian Paintbrush will produce it.
The Phoenician Scheme Overview
| Movie Name | The Phoenician Scheme |
| Genre | Action, Crime, Thriller |
| Directed by | Wes Anderson |
| Screenplay by | Wes Anderson |
| Cinematography | Bruno Delbonnel |
| Edited by | Barney Pilling |
| Music by | Alexandre Desplat |
| Release dates | May 18, 2025 (Cannes)
May 30, 2025 |
| Running time | 101 minutes |
| Countries | United States, Germany |
| Language | English |
Release Date
Focus Features, whose parent company Universal Pictures is in charge of foreign distribution, purchased the film’s worldwide rights in February 2025. On May 30, 2025, The Phoenician Scheme will be released in theaters across the United States. The movie will have its international debut on May 18, 2025, and it was revealed in April 2025 that it will be vying for the Palme d’Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
Cast
- Bill Murray as God
- Tom Hanks as Leland
- Willem Dafoe as Knave
- Jeffrey Wright as Marty
- Rupert Friend as Excaliber
- Richard Ayoade as Sergio
- Bryan Cranston as Reagan
- Michael Cera as Bjorn Lund
- Riz Ahmed as Prince Farouk
- Hope Davis as Mother Superior
- Charlotte Gainsbourg as 1st Wife
- Mia Threapleton as Sister Liesl
- Mathieu Amalric as Marseille Bob
- Benicio del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda
- Scarlett Johansson as Cousin Hilda
- Benedict Cumberbatch as Uncle Nubar
Trailer
The Phoenician Scheme, Wes Anderson’s upcoming feature, has its first full trailer and promises to be far more quirky than his usual Anderson productions. As the wealthiest man in Europe, Benicio del Toro leaves his empire to his only daughter, a nun (Mia Threapleton), in this dark comedy.
The teaser leaves a lot of the narrative open-ended, which is the way it should be, with the remainder to be revealed in theaters this summer. Stars like Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Riz Ahmed, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Benicio del Toro, and Michael Cera are among the cast members of The Phoenician Scheme.
The Phoenician Scheme Budget
Only 5% of people are aware of the Quorum monitoring for The Phoenician Scheme ($30M budget, June 2025) and One Battle After Another ($130M budget, September 2025), both of which have trailers available.
Conclusion
Wes Anderson, a creative director, promises an all-star ensemble cast in his quirky espionage dark comedy, The Phoenician Scheme. It combines humor, mystery, and distinctive visual flair and is scheduled for publication in May 2025. The movie is expected to be one of the year’s most anticipated film events because of its Cannes premiere and well-known cast.