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The opening night of the 2026 New York Film Festival lit up with flashbulbs and fashionable arrivals as James Gray’s crime drama brought Hollywood heavyweights to the Lincoln Center premiere. Stars including Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver and Miles Teller posed on the red carpet on September 25, drawing attention to the film and to the evening’s memorable style moments.
Red carpet highlights from the New York Film Festival premiere
The premiere combined cinematic gravity with glossy celebrity style. Photographers captured close-ups and couple shots. Fans and press gathered as the cast made their entrance.
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Paper Tiger opened the festival, setting the tone for the week. Director James Gray joined his leading actors for the first public screening.
Complete list of notable arrivals and photo credits
Below are the attendees captured at the premiere, with photographic credits where available.
- Scarlett Johansson — Getty Images for FLC
- Adam Driver — Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock
- Miles Teller — Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock
- Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost — Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock
- Adam Driver and Miles Teller — Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock
- Scarlett Johansson (alternate look) — Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock
- Sara Croce — Getty Images for FLC
- Marco Perego-Saldaña — Getty Images for FLC
- Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost (another shot) — Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock
- Gavin Goudey — Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock
- Roman Engel — Getty Images for FLC
- Rosslyn Luke — Getty Images for FLC
- James Gray — Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock
- Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller (group photo) — Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock
Notable pairings and candid moments on the carpet
- Scarlett Johansson arrived solo for several portraits, then posed with partner Colin Jost.
- Adam Driver and Miles Teller shared photos together ahead of the screening.
- Director James Gray stood with the cast for group images before the premiere.
- Several international guests, including models and rising actors, complemented the main cast.
Fashion notes: what stood out in the night’s looks
Minimalist tailoring and classic eveningwear dominated the carpet. Monochrome palettes and clean silhouettes took center stage.
Scarlett Johansson favored elegant simplicity. Adam Driver opted for a tailored look that balanced formal and modern. Miles Teller kept a refined, understated approach.
About the film that opened the festival
Paper Tiger is billed as a crime drama from director James Gray. The film’s premiere on September 25 marked the festival’s opening night selection.
The cast’s presence added star power to the screening and helped generate early buzz ahead of wider release plans.
