The trailer for Wes Anderson’s latest cinematic venture, The Phoenician Scheme, has arrived, promising a visually rich and darkly comic thriller like no other. Set for release on May 30, 2025, the film stars Benicio del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda, one of Europe’s wealthiest tycoons, who shocks the world by naming his only daughter—a nun—as his sole heir.
Mia Threapleton steps into the role of Liesl, the devout yet unwitting heiress, while Michael Cera plays their eccentric tutor, Bjorn. As Korda launches an ambitious new enterprise, they quickly draw the attention of scheming magnates, shadowy terrorists, and relentless assassins.
The ensemble cast is stacked with star power, including Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Scarlett Johansson, and Benedict Cumberbatch, all inhabiting Anderson’s signature world of symmetry, color, and deadpan humor. The trailer teases an intricate dance of loyalty and betrayal, wrapped in meticulously crafted sets and Anderson’s unmistakable flair.
With its blend of suspense, wit, and stylized storytelling, The Phoenician Scheme looks set to be another jewel in Anderson’s eclectic crown. Expect twists, conspiracies, and plenty of pastel-hued peril when it hits theaters this May.
Will you join the scheme?
