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Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025 film)

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Kiss of the Spider Woman is a 2025 American musical drama film written and directed by Bill Condon, based on the 1992 stage musical, itself based on Manuel Puig's 1976 novel (which had been previously adapted in 1985). It stars Diego Luna, Tonatiuh, and Jennifer Lopez. The film had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 26, where it received generally positive reviews from critics. It was released theatrically in the United States on October 10, by Lionsgate Films, Roadside Attractions and LD Entertainment. It was a box-office bomb, grossing $2 million against a production budget of $30 million.

Infobox

Directed by
Bill Condon
Screenplay by
Bill Condon
Based on
mw- Kiss of the Spider Womanby Terrence McNally John Kander Fred Ebb Kiss of the Spider Womanby Manuel Puig
Produced by
Barry Josephson Tom Kirdahy Greg Yolen
Starring
Diego Luna Tonatiuh Jennifer Lopez
Cinematography
Tobias A. Schliessler
Edited by
Brian A. Kates
Music by
Sam Davis (score)Kander and Ebb (songs)
Productioncompanies
Artists Equity Mohari Media Josephson Entertainment Tom Kirdahy Productions Nuyorican Productions
Distributed by
Roadside Attractions Lionsgate Films LD Entertainment
Release dates
January 26, 2025 (2025-01-26) (Sundance) October 10, 2025 (2025-10-10) (United States)
Running time
128 minutes
Country
United States
Languages
English Spanish
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$2 million

Tables

· Reception › Accolades
Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Organization
Critics' Choice Movie Awards
Year
January 4, 2026
Category
Best Costume Design
Nominee(s)
Colleen Atwood, Christine Cantella
Result
Pending
Astra Creative Arts Awards
Astra Creative Arts Awards
Organization
Astra Creative Arts Awards
Year
December 11, 2025
Category
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Nominee(s)
Scott Barnes
Result
Pending
Celebration of Cinema and Television
Celebration of Cinema and Television
Organization
Celebration of Cinema and Television
Year
October 24, 2025
Category
Breakthrough Actor Award
Nominee(s)
Tonatiuh
Result
Won
Gotham Independent Film Awards
Gotham Independent Film Awards
Organization
Gotham Independent Film Awards
Year
December 1, 2025
Category
Breakthrough Performer
Nominee(s)
Tonatiuh
Result
Nominated
Hamptons International Film Festival
Hamptons International Film Festival
Organization
Hamptons International Film Festival
Year
October 14, 2025
Category
Sherzum Award
Nominee(s)
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Result
Won
Locarno Film Festival
Locarno Film Festival
Organization
Locarno Film Festival
Year
August 17, 2025
Category
Prix du public UBS
Nominee(s)
Nominated
Mill Valley Film Festival
Mill Valley Film Festival
Organization
Mill Valley Film Festival
Year
October 8, 2025
Category
MVFF Award
Nominee(s)
Tonatiuh
Result
Won
Nashville Film Festival
Nashville Film Festival
Organization
Nashville Film Festival
Year
September 24, 2025
Category
Rising Star Award
Nominee(s)
Won
Savannah Film Festival
Savannah Film Festival
Organization
Savannah Film Festival
Year
November 1, 2025
Category
Virtuoso Award
Nominee(s)
Jennifer Lopez
Result
Won
Organization
Year
Category
Nominee(s)
Result
Ref.
Critics' Choice Movie Awards
January 4, 2026
Best Costume Design
Colleen Atwood, Christine Cantella
Pending
Astra Creative Arts Awards
December 11, 2025
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Scott Barnes
Pending
Celebration of Cinema and Television
October 24, 2025
Breakthrough Actor Award
Tonatiuh
Won
Gotham Independent Film Awards
December 1, 2025
Breakthrough Performer
Tonatiuh
Nominated
Hamptons International Film Festival
October 14, 2025
Sherzum Award
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Won
Locarno Film Festival
August 17, 2025
Prix du public UBS
Nominated
Mill Valley Film Festival
October 8, 2025
MVFF Award
Tonatiuh
Won
Nashville Film Festival
September 24, 2025
Rising Star Award
Won
Savannah Film Festival
November 1, 2025
Virtuoso Award
Jennifer Lopez
Won

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