Production company NEON has released the official teaser trailer for the upcoming crime-thriller film "Paper Tiger" [1, 2].
The film reunites Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson, who previously starred together in "Marriage Story," under the direction of James Gray. Its release follows a series of high-profile festival screenings that have built anticipation for the project's theatrical debut.
Set within the criminal underworld of New York City, the plot focuses on two brothers who become involved in a scheme with the Russian mafia [1, 4]. The narrative explores the resulting tension on family bonds as the brothers face dangerous consequences from a deal that appeared too good to be true [1, 2].
The movie has already made its first appearances on the global circuit. It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2026 [3, 4] and is scheduled for a debut at the New York Film Festival in October 2026 [3, 4].
U.S. theaters will begin showing the film in select locations on Nov. 13, 2026 [1]. The movie will then expand to a nationwide release on Nov. 20, 2026 [1].
"Paper Tiger," a new film from James Gray starring "Marriage Story" co-stars Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson, opens in theaters in November, UPI said [1].
“The film follows two brothers who become entangled in a too-good-to-be-true scheme with the Russian mafia.”
The strategic rollout of Paper Tiger—moving from a May premiere at Cannes to a New York Film Festival debut in October before a November theatrical release—suggests that NEON is positioning the film for awards season consideration. By utilizing a limited release on Nov. 13 before expanding nationwide a week later, the studio is employing a classic prestige distribution model to build critical momentum.
