The Phoenician Scheme Soundtrack: All the Songs from the Movie

Wes Anderson returns to the big screen with The Phoenician Scheme, a visually dazzling black comedy that blends espionage, family drama, and his signature quirky style. Set for release on May 30, 2025, this highly anticipated film promises a unique cinematic experience, complete with a stellar ensemble cast and a whimsical soundtrack.

The Phoenician Scheme centers on Zsa-zsa Korda, a maverick billionaire arms dealer and aviation tycoon, played by Benicio del Toro. As one of the richest men in Europe, Korda finds himself at the heart of a tangled web of intrigue when he names his only daughter, Sister Liesl-a nun portrayed by Mia Threapleton-as the sole heir to his vast estate. This unexpected decision sets off a chain reaction, attracting the attention of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and relentless assassins, all eager to disrupt the Korda family’s legacy.

Set in a fictionalized 1940s Europe, the film explores the complicated father-daughter relationship between Zsa-zsa and Liesl, blending themes of inheritance, loyalty, and survival with Anderson’s trademark humor and visual flair. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the ambitious “Korda Land and Sea Phoenician Infrastructure Scheme,” with plenty of absurdist twists and analog charm.

Cast:

• Benicio del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda
• Mia Threapleton as Sister Liesl
• Michael Cera as Bjorn Lund, Liesl’s tutor
• Tom Hanks as Leland
• Scarlett Johansson as Cousin Hilda
• Bryan Cranston as Reagan
• Riz Ahmed as Prince Farouk
• Benedict Cumberbatch as Uncle Nubar
• Rupert Friend as Excaliber
• Bill Murray as God
• Willem Dafoe as Knave
• Charlotte Gainsbourg as 1st Wife
• Richard Ayoade as Sergio
• Jeffrey Wright as Marty
• Hope Davis as Mother Superior
• Mathieu Amalric as Marseille Bob
• Antonia Desplat as 2nd Wife

The Phoenician Scheme (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

The Phoenician Scheme Soundtrack – Additional Songs

• “Piano Sonata No. 2 in A Op. 2 IV Rondo” – Robert Corben
• Petrouchka, 1947 Version: “Tableau 1, The Shrovetide Fair” – Igor Stravinsky and Columbia Symphony Orchestra
• “Drum Boogie” – Gene Krupa & His Orchestra
• “Mud Bug” – Jerry Horowitz
• “A Night In Tunisia” – Dizzy Gillespie
• Herz und Mund und Tat und Lieben Cantata BWV 147: “1. (Chorus)” / “5. Bereite dir, Jesu, noch itzo die Bahn (Aria)” / “10. Jesus bleibet meine Freude (Chorale)” – Karl Richter, Munich Bach Choir, Münchener Bach-Orchester
• “Hach Baregel” – Ahuva Tsadok and Nachum Nardi
• “A String of Pearls” – Glenn Miller & His Orchestra

The film’s soundtrack is composed by Alexandre Desplat, a frequent Wes Anderson collaborator and Academy Award-winner. Desplat’s previous work with Anderson includes The Grand Budapest Hotel, Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Isle of Dogs. His score for The Phoenician Scheme is expected to blend whimsical melodies with period-appropriate motifs, perfectly complementing Anderson’s meticulously crafted world.