However, that rhythm broke after the pandemic as his recent films have not kept pace,
The Phoenician Scheme is his weakest feature in 20 years.
The Phoenician Scheme Box Office Summary
- Domestic: $18 million
- International: $17 million
- Global: $36 million
Anderson’s last two films, The French Dispatch and Asteroid City were made on similar budgets. Only Asteroid City earned $53 million globally, while The French Dispatch wrapped up around $46 million.
Critics responded with mixed reviews, as the film holds a 78% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but that has not translated into strong ticket sales at theaters, both domestically and internationally.
According to Collider, this is Anderson’s lowest box office performance since The Darjeeling Limited ($35 million) back in 2007.
A few years ago, he found success with short films for Netflix, even earning Oscar for The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, but theatrical releases seem to be a tougher sell now.
The Phoenician Scheme will hit PVOD platforms soon, which might offer a final bump, but its theatrical journey is all but done.
