

The Phoenician Scheme
If something gets in your way: flatten it.
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.
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1,103 votes
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- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $40.6M
- Language
- English
- nun
- espionage
- dark comedy
- arms dealer
- industrialist
- international organization
- family abandonment
- public works
- father daughter reunion
- moral transformation
- assassination attempt
- mortality
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Behind the camera
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Produced in
United States of America, Germany
Where to watch
Availability for India. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.
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Release dates
IndiaIN
- TheatricalU/A 16+6 Jun 2025
- TheatricalU/A 16+20 Jun 2025
United StatesUS
- PremierePG-13New York City, New York28 May 2025
- Theatrical (limited)PG-1330 May 2025
- TheatricalPG-136 Jun 2025
- Digital / OTTPG-138 Jul 2025
- Digital / OTTPG-13Peacock25 Jul 2025
- PhysicalPG-13Blu-ray / DVD29 Jul 2025
United KingdomGB
- Theatrical1523 May 2025
- Physical15Blu-ray / DVD1 Sept 2025
AustraliaAU
- TheatricalM29 May 2025
- Digital / OTTM1 Jul 2025
- PhysicalMBlu-ray / DVD 10 Sept 2025
CanadaCA
- TheatricalPG6 Jun 2025
- PhysicalPGBlu-ray / DVD 26 Aug 2025
American SamoaAS
- Digital / OTT7 Jul 2025
- Digital / OTTPeacock24 Jul 2025
ArgentinaAR
- Theatrical+135 Jun 2025
- Digital / OTT+13HBO Max16 Jan 2026
BrazilBR
- Theatrical1429 May 2025
- Digital / OTT1413 Jul 2025
ChileCL
- Theatrical145 Jun 2025
ChinaCN
- Digital / OTT18 Nov 2025
ColombiaCO
- Theatrical29 May 2025
CroatiaHR
- Theatrical5 Jun 2025
Frequently asked questions
The Phoenician Scheme was released on 23 May 2025.
Audience reviews
4- C7/10
CinemaSerf
5/29/2025
Unlike a few of the more recent Wes Anderson films, I thought this had more of a substantial story to underpin the antics as it follow the quite literally death-defying activities of entrepreneur “Korda” (Benicio del Toro). Now he’s made his squillions somewhat disreputably and has frequently been the target of assassins, so after this latest attempt sees him face down in the desert, he decides it’s time to make his …
- R9/10
r96sk
6/3/2025
<em>'The Phoenician Scheme'</em> is Wes Anderson being Wes Anderson (complimentary). I loved this! <em>'Fantastic Mr. Fox'</em> and <em>'The French Dispatch'</em> are works of this director that I've enjoyed most, but this 2025 release is on another level for me. It's as amusing as it as stunning, Anderson films are unmistakably Anderson and this one is no different; it has everything you'd expect from a picture o…
- M7/10
Manuel São Bento
6/3/2025
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/the-phoenician-scheme-review-for-fans-and-skeptics-alike-a-more-accessible-entry-point-into-wes-andersons-world/ "The Phoenician Scheme is yet another clear example of Wes Anderson's singular vision, with the filmmaker continuing to provide space for every department to shine - from Adam Stockhausen's extravagant production design to Alexandre Desplat's witty sco…
- M
Margot Maritz
6/8/2025
I absolutely adored this film; I think it was brilliantly done. I love Wes Anderson movies, and true to his style, this film was filled with drama and some cheeky flair. I’m not quite sure what skill it takes for an actor to sit there with basically one expression throughout the entire film, yet convey a million things without saying a word. Whatever that skill is, it’s truly hypnotising, and this film showcased i…
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