Jennifer Lopez Stars in 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' Film Trailer

The new film adaptation of "Kiss of the Spider Woman," directed and written by Bill Condon, brings the acclaimed 1976 Manuel Puig novel and Tony Award-winning musical to the big screen with a vibrant and emotionally charged musical narrative. Starring Jennifer Lopez as silver-screen diva Ingrid Luna, alongside Diego Luna as political prisoner Valentín and Tonatiuh as Molina, the movie explores the unlikely bond between two cellmates as Molina recounts a Hollywood musical plot featuring his idol. Lopez and Diego Luna also serve as executive producers, alongside notable names such as Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. The film premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival to a standing ovation and has garnered an 83% Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising the central performances and the film's colorful, theatrical style balanced against the bleak prison backdrop. Set for release on October 10, the movie revives classic movie musical traditions while addressing themes of resilience, connection, and survival under political oppression. Produced by Barry Josephson, Tom Kirdahy, and Greg Yolen, "Kiss of the Spider Woman" is positioned as a significant contender for awards season.