Simon Phoenix is a fictional character from the 1993 science fiction film Demolition Man, portrayed by actor Wesley Snipes. He is a violent and ruthless criminal who is cryogenically frozen in the 1990s and later thawed in a utopian future. Phoenix possesses enhanced strength and agility, making him a formidable adversary. In the film, Phoenix is pitted against John Spartan, played by Sylvester Stallone, a police officer from the past. The story explores themes of law enforcement, societal control, and the consequences of a sanitized future. Phoenix's character serves as a catalyst for conflict in this dystopian setting.