The Phoenician Schemeis finally winding down its theatrical run after grossing $35 million at the worldwide box office, but the film just got easier for everyone to watch, even at home. Universal Pictures has officially announced thatThe Phoenician Schemeis now available to rent or purchaseon digital platforms likePrime Videoor Fandango at Home. To celebrate the news, Collider has even partnered with the studio to bring you an exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette showing directorWes Andersonsing the praises of leading starBenicio del Toro, and also explain how he settled on casting a relative newcomer among a roster of stars likeMia Threapleton. The featurette, along with information about the film’s digital release, can be found below.
In addition to del Toro and Threapleton, Anderson recruited a star-studded roster of talent to bringThe Phoenician Schemeto life, though this isn’t uncommon for the director.Michael Cera,Riz Ahmed,Tom Hanks, andBryan Cranstoncan also be seen inThe Phoenician Scheme, but they’re far from the only talent.Jeffrey Wright,Scarlett Johansson,Benedict Cumberbatch,Rupert Friend, andHope Davisalso have roles in the latest film from Wes Anderson, who wrote and directed with help fromRoman Coppolafor the story. Anderson recently won his first Oscar in 2024 for his work onThe Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, the live-action short starring the aforementioned Benedict Cumberbatch, but he also worked with many stars fromThe Phoenician Schemea few years ago onAsteroid City. Anderson has been nominated for Oscars seven other times in his career, most of which came onThe Grand Budapest Hotel.
What Is Wes Anderson’s Highest-Grossing Movie?
The highest-grossing movie of Wes Anderson’s career isThe Grand Budapest Hotel, the 2014 film that grossed $163 million at the global box office. Most of this ($103 million) came from international earnings. Following behind it in second place, nearly $100 million behind isThe Royal Tenenbaums, which wrapped up its run in theaters after grossing $71 million globally. The film had a much different split thanThe Grand Budapest Hotel, though, earning $52 million of its $71 million haul in domestic markets.
The Phoenician Schemeis now available to rent or purchase on digital platforms like Prime Video and Fandango at Home. Check out the new featurette above and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of the film.
The Phoenician Scheme
