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Cannes 2026 Adds 16 Films, Features Paper Tiger Competition Entry

4/23/2026

Summary

Cannes Expands

Cannes Film Festival added 16 new titles to its 2026 Official Selection, running May 12-23.
Neon secured rights for Paper Tiger, which entered the Main Competition and stars Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller.
Un Certain Regard screens Victorian Psycho, A Girl’s Story, Titanic Ocean and Ulysse as its film.
Cannes Premiere added The End of It, Aquí and Mariage au Goût d’Orange.
Special Screenings presented Ashes, Groundswell and Tangles.

Summary

Neon Secures Rights

Neon secured North American rights to James Gray’s “Paper Tiger,” joining its six Cannes Palme d’Or contenders.
French distributor SND will handle local release and CAA Media Finance arranged the rights deal.
Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller replaced Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong, reuniting Johansson with Adam Driver.
Observers cite a rivalry with streaming-focused MUBI, as both pre-bought several Cannes titles.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1946 to promote international cinema after World War II, the Cannes Film Festival has become a pivotal event, showcasing over 20 films annually, including "Pulp Fiction" and "Parasite." The festival now reflects the evolving film industry, as traditional distributors like Neon compete with streaming services such as MUBI, highlighting significant shifts in film consumption and distribution.

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Cannes Expands

Cannes Film Festival added 16 new titles to its 2026 Official Selection, running May 12-23.
Neon secured rights for Paper Tiger, which entered the Main Competition and stars Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller.
Un Certain Regard screens Victorian Psycho, A Girl’s Story, Titanic Ocean and Ulysse as its film.
Cannes Premiere added The End of It, Aquí and Mariage au Goût d’Orange.
Special Screenings presented Ashes, Groundswell and Tangles.

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