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Paper Tiger film rollout (2026)

Entities: São Paulo International Film Festival · Scarlett Johansson · Diamond Films · Paper Tiger · Adam Driver

Overview

In late June 2026, James Gray’s crime drama Paper Tiger, starring Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller, was announced for a November theatrical release by Neon after its Cannes debut and an 84 % Rotten Tomatoes rating. The distribution plan targets the awards‑season window.

By mid‑July, the film secured the opening‑night slot at the 64th New York Film Festival, with its North American premiere set for 25 September 2026 at Alice Tully Hall, generating critical momentum ahead of the wider rollout.

On 28 July, it was confirmed as the opening feature of the 50th São Paulo International Film Festival, with the ceremony scheduled for 14 October at Sala São Paulo. Brazilian distributor Diamond Films will handle the national release in Brazil, while the U.S. theatrical launch is set for 13 November.

These updates trace Paper Tiger’s progression from Cannes buzz through major festival openings in New York and São Paulo to its planned November releases, underscoring its positioning for awards consideration.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Paper Tiger to Open 50th São Paulo International Film Festival

    James Gray's Cannes‑premiered drama Paper Tiger will open the 50th São Paulo International Film Festival on 14 Oct 2026; starring Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller, it is distributed in Brazil by

  2. 14 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    James Gray's 'Paper Tiger' Opens 64th New York Film Festival

    James Gray's crime drama 'Paper Tiger' opens the 64th New York Film Festival on Sep 25, 2026, with its North American premiere and a cast featuring Adam Driver, Miles Teller and Scarlett Johansson.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 9 sources
    James Gray's 'Paper Tiger' Scheduled for November 2026 Release by Neon

    James Gray’s “Paper Tiger,” starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson, opens Nov 13, 2026 in limited US release, widening on Nov 20, after a Cannes debut and Neon’s awards‑season push.

Sources

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