The Phoenician Scheme 4K UHD (2025)

[Dr. Humbert]

Since I know Criterion will eventually release everything, I'd rather wait for the eventual CC releases for everything going forward, if only for consistency.

[Lionel Horsepackage]

Originally Posted by Dr. Humbert

Since I know Criterion will eventually release everything, I'd rather wait for the eventual CC releases for everything going forward, if only for consistency.

Same here. Although last year I snagged the barebones BD edition of The French Dispatch on Amazon for like $5.00 shipped, so when I eventually get the Criterion 4K UHD of that one, it's not gonna hurt at all.

[MifuneFan]

UK cover art

[dj_intrepid]

That’s the same look and gesture I’m giving in response to that artwork.

[Nitroes]

Terrible artwok looks very Anderson, though.

[Mike Flynn]

I'm sure this will eventually (RE: a few years) get a Criterion release. I can wait however many years rather than have it immediately, especially if that UK art gets used here. Reminds me of the mid-00's Photoshop trash on DVD.

[Schu]

Love the film...

[ThePreciseClimber]

Originally Posted by Dr. Humbert

Since I know Criterion will eventually release everything, I'd rather wait for the eventual CC releases for everything going forward, if only for consistency.

Well, not even Criterion is entirely consistent. Wes Anderson films come in either regular cases or cardboard digipacks. So such a collection does look kinda inconsistent on the shelf.

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

UK cover art

Benicio Del Toro looking especially hot today. But Mia Threapleton hasn't aged well. She should shave that moustache.

[Pieter V]

WATCH AT HOME FOR THE FIRST TIME

BENICIO DEL TORO, MIA THREAPLETON AND MICHAEL CERA

IN WES ANDERSON’S HILARIOUS ACTION-PACKED COMEDY,

FEATURING NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN BONUS CONTENT
THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME

“WES ANDERSON HAS OUTDONE HIMSELF” – VARIETY, PETER DEBRUGE

CERTIFIED FRESH ON ROTTEN TOMATOES

EXCLUSIVELY ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS TO OWN OR RENT STARTING TOMORROW AND ON 4K UHD AND BLU-RAY™ JULY 29, 2025

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).

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Behind THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME
The Cast
The Airplane
Marseille Bob’s
Zsa-zsa’s World*

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K UHD:

Street Date: July 29, 2025

UPC Number: 191329281239

Layers: BD 66

Aspect Ratio: 1.47:1

Rating: PG-13 for violent content, bloody images, some sexual materials, nude images, and smoking throughout

Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish

Languages/Sound: English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital 5.1) and Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)

Run Time: 1 hour, 56 minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAYTM:

Street Date: July 29, 2025

UPC Number: 191329280904

Layers: BD 50

Aspect Ratio: 1.47:1

Rating: PG-13 for violent content, bloody images, some sexual materials, nude images, and smoking throughout

Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish

Languages/Sound: English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital 5.1) and Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)

Run Time: 1 hour, 56 minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:

Street Date: July 29, 2025

UPC Number: 191329280805

Layers: DVD 9

Aspect Ratio: 1.47:1

Rating: PG-13 for violent content, bloody images, some sexual materials, nude images, and smoking throughout

Subtitles: English SDH, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish

Languages/Sound: English (Dolby Digital 5.1 for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital 5.1) and Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)

Run Time: 1 hour, 56 minutes

[SpookyDollhouse]

Gruv pre-order up for July 29 release. The listing there also says the disc has Dolby Vision

[Deciazulado]

The Phoenician Scheme 4K Blu-ray

[Dubstar]

I wasn't too crazy about Asteroid City, is this a good blind buy?

[grmayshark]

Originally Posted by Dubstar

I wasn't too crazy about Asteroid City, is this a good blind buy?

I personally enjoyed it more than Asteroid City or French Dispatch, but unless you are a ride or die Wes Anderson fan at this point I think there isn’t much point to even watch much less buy his movies. The fun, feel good, universal appeal of his films ended (and peaked) with Grand Budapest Hotel. If you like Anderson, I think TPS is a bit of a return to form but certainly still a weird, non-standard narrative with some funny bits, some pathos and heart, but mostly a bunch of twee nonsense. I’d recommend to hardcore Anderson fans only (like myself).

[Hedrox]

Originally Posted by Nitroes

Terrible artwok looks very Anderson, though.

I think it's the opposite, it looks nothing like a Wes Anderson movie from that cover. They should've gone with something like this if they wanted to emphasize it's him:

[chewbabka]

Originally Posted by grmayshark

I personally enjoyed it more than Asteroid City or French Dispatch, but unless you are a ride or die Wes Anderson fan at this point I think there isn’t much point to even watch much less buy his movies. The fun, feel good, universal appeal of his films ended (and peaked) with Grand Budapest Hotel. If you like Anderson, I think TPS is a bit of a return to form but certainly still a weird, non-standard narrative with some funny bits, some pathos and heart, but mostly a bunch of twee nonsense. I’d recommend to hardcore Anderson fans only (like myself).

Asteroid City was absolutely fun and feel-good! And I much preferred it to this.

[bokes]

That bathtub poster would make a good CC cover.
Too bad Criterion couldn't add this to upcoming Dogs and Dispatch release.
I agree- it might take 5-7 years.

[mastafishere]

Just got my copy from Gruv! Can't wait to watch this weekend

[dorium]

Good flick, gunna wait for the Criterion release though. highly recommended if you wanted a bit more action in your Wes.

[THS]

Damn, the 4K just hit my doorstep. Might have to give it a spin tomorrow evening, after Fantastic Four: First Steps & Happy Gilmore 2!

[dj_intrepid]

The 4k looks phenomenal and has a kick ass Dolby Atmos sound mix.