The Phoenician Scheme (Wes Anderson)

Wes Anderson returns with The Phoenician Scheme, an entrancing espionage‑tinged comedy-drama. In his signature style - immaculately composed visuals, meticulously art‑directed sets and wry, deadpan dialogue - Anderson weaves the tale of Zsa‑sha Korda (Benicio del Toro), one of Europe’s wealthiest tycoons, who unexpectedly names his daughter, a nun named Liesl (Mia Threapleton), as heir to his empire. Their uneasy alliance is complicated by shadowy threats, political maneuvering, and a secret-laden inheritance.

Co‑written with Roman Coppola, The Phoenician Scheme is both a high‑stakes family saga and a kinetic caper, blending extravagant action with Anderson’s trademark visual precision. And as always, the cast is unparalleled, with del Toro being supplemented by an ensemble of heavyweights, including Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Riz Ahmed, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Cera, Jeffrey Wright, Richard Ayoade, Rupert Friend and Hope Davis.