Focus Features Officially Announces PVOD Premiere for THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, Sets 4K/Blu-ray/DVD Launch
Courtesy Focus Features
As we reported last week, Focus Features is set to release their Wes Anderson comedy THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME on PVOD tomorrow, July 8th, 2025. The studio has also announced a launch date for the film’s 4K/Blu-ray/DVD retail debut, which will be on July 29th, 2025.
The Phoenician Scheme is directed by Wes Anderson from a script he wrote with Roman Coppola. The film features an ensemble cast including Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Riz Ahmed, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis, Imad Mardnli and Benedict Cumberbatch.
The film follows Anatole “Zsa-zsa” Korda (Benicio del Toro) – ruthless, unscrupulous, one of the richest men in Europe – who is constantly fighting for his life. During the final stages of a vast, decades-long, career-defining business project, Korda survives a sixth assassination attempt and must appoint a successor: his long-estranged daughter Liesl (Mia Threapleton) – a nun. With personal tutor Bjorn (Michael Cera) in tow, the trio set off on a globetrotting adventure to achieve Korda’s epic mission.
Here’s the official release from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment:
Universal City, California, July 7, 2025 – As the delightful globe-trotting adventure continues to captivate audiences in theaters nationwide, Focus Features’ THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME will be available exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent at home tomorrow, July 8, 2025, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. From seven-time Oscar® nominated writer and director, Wes Anderson’s newest film has been hailed by critics as “a dazzler” (LA Times, Amy Nicholson) and “wonderful (and explosive)” (The Hollywood Reporter, Lovia Gyarkye). Go behind the scenes with exciting never-before-seen bonus content including featurettes with all-star cast that dive deeper into Anderson’s signature unique visual style, only when you purchase from participating digital retailers nationwide, including Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, Microsoft Movies & TV, and Movies Anywhere. The film will also debut on 4K UHD and Blu-ray™on July 29, 2025.
Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and “one of Wes Anderson’s funniest movies” (Robert Ebert, Brian Tallerico), THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME follows Anatole “Zsa-zsa” Korda (Benicio del Toro; Sicario) – ruthless, unscrupulous, one of the richest men in Europe – who is constantly fighting for his life. During the final stages of a vast, decades-long, career-defining business project, Korda survives a sixth assassination attempt and must appoint a successor: his long-estranged daughter Liesl (Mia Threapleton; Shadows) – a nun. With personal tutor Bjorn (Michael Cera; Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) in tow, the trio set off on a globetrotting adventure to achieve Korda’s epic mission.
The thrilling comedy also boasts a critically acclaimed ensemble cast including Tom Hanks (Forrest Gump), Bryan Cranston (“Breaking Bad”), Riz Ahmed (Sound of Metal), Mathieu Amalric (The Grand Budapest Hotel), Jeffrey Wright (American Fiction), Scarlett Johansson (Jurassic World Rebirth), Richard Ayoade (“The IT Crowd”), Rupert Friend (The French Dispatch), Hope Davis (American Splendor), and Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange).
EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES WHEN YOU PURCHASE AT PARTICIPATING RETAILERS:
Behind THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME
The Cast
The Airplane
Marseille Bob’s
Zsa-zsa’s World*
You can find the PVOD release date on our Streaming calendar and the 4K/Blu-ray/DVD release to our physical media calendar. Pre-order the 4K/Blu-ray/DVD below, and check out the new home entertainment trailer.
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Coming to PVOD tomorrow and 4K at the end of the month…