The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023)

Overview

"The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar" is a 2023 short film by Wes Anderson, based on the short story of the same name by Roald Dahl. The film tells the story of a wealthy man named Henry Sugar, who accidentally learns about an Indian guru capable of seeing without using his eyes. Fascinated by this story, Henry decides to master this extraordinary skill in order to cheat at gambling. The film is distinguished by Anderson's signature visual style and a star-studded cast, with Ralph Fiennes, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Ben Kingsley, and Richard Ayoade playing multiple roles.

Franchise chronology

• "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar" (2023) — the first of four short films by Wes Anderson based on the works of Roald Dahl, released on Netflix.
• "The Swan" (2023) — the next short film, which premiered on September 28, 2023.
• "The Rat Catcher" (2023) — the third installment in the series, released on September 29, 2023.
• "Poison" (2023) — the final short film, released on September 30, 2023.
• "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More" (2024) — an anthology feature film that combines all four short films, released on Netflix on March 15, 2024.