# Release of James Gray film Paper Tiger

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> Updated: 2026-09-22T16:16:43.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 2.

Director James Gray announced his upcoming crime thriller, ‘Paper Tiger’, starring Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, and Miles Teller. Set in 1986 Queens and Brooklyn, New York, the film follows two brothers, Gary and Irwin Pearl, who become involved in a scheme involving the Russian mafia. The narrative explores the fraying of family bonds as the characters pursue the American dream. Gray has noted that the story has personal roots and is inspired by his own family experiences.

Following its competition premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, NEON released the official trailer for the film. ‘Paper Tiger’ is scheduled to make its North American premiere at the 64th New York Film Festival on September 25, 2026, with select screenings to be presented in 35mm.

NEON plans a limited theatrical release on November 13, 2026, followed by a nationwide expansion on November 20, supported by a significant awards campaign. International release dates include November 26 in the Netherlands and a slated release in Brazil in January 2027.

## Claims

- NEON released the official trailer for the film ‘Paper Tiger’. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- James Gray wrote and directed the crime thriller ‘Paper Tiger’. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The film ‘Paper Tiger’ will have its North American premiere at the 64th New York Film Festival on September 25. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The film is scheduled for release in select theaters on November 13 and a wide release on November 20. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- NEON will mount a full awards campaign for ‘Paper Tiger’ this fall. (single source)
- The film ‘Paper Tiger’ cost $15 million to produce. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: Paper Tiger trailer released for James Gray crime thriller

James Gray’s crime thriller ‘Paper Tiger,’ starring Adam Driver, Miles Teller, and Scarlett Johansson, follows two brothers entangled with the Russian mafia in 1980s New York.

23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paper-tiger-trailer-released-for-james-gray-crime-thriller

### 2026-09-20: James Gray announces ‘Paper Tiger’ starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson

James Gray’s new crime thriller ‘Paper Tiger’, starring Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, and Miles Teller, will release in select US theaters on November 13, 2026.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/james-gray-announces-paper-tiger-starring-adam-driver-and-scarlett-johansson

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