diff --git a/Dockerfile b/Dockerfile
index d364f5c..6c67889 100644
--- a/Dockerfile
+++ b/Dockerfile
@@ -23,14 +23,16 @@ RUN mix deps.compile
 COPY config config
 COPY priv priv
 COPY lib lib
+
+# Compile the project (generates phoenix-colocated files)
+RUN mix compile
+
+# Copy assets after compilation
 COPY assets assets
 
-# Compile assets
+# Compile and deploy assets
 RUN mix assets.deploy
 
-# Compile the project
-RUN mix compile
-
 # Build release
 RUN mix release