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
Kiss of the Spider Woman by Terrence McNally John Kander Fred Ebb Kiss of the Spider Woman by 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)
Production companies
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) April 17, 2026 (2026-04-17) (United Kingdom)
Running time
128 minutes
Country
United States
Languages
English Spanish
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$2 million
Tables
· Reception › Accolades
GLAAD Media Awards
GLAAD Media Awards
Award
GLAAD Media Awards
Year
2026
Category
Outstanding Film – Wide Release
Nominee(s)
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Result
Won
Dorian Awards
Dorian Awards
Award
Dorian Awards
Year
2026
Category
Unsung LGBTQ Film of the Year
Nominee(s)
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Result
Nominated
Campiest Flick
Campiest Flick
Award
Campiest Flick
Year
Nominated
Rising Star of the Year
Rising Star of the Year
Award
Rising Star of the Year
Year
Tonatiuh
Category
Nominated
SDSA Awards
SDSA Awards
Award
SDSA Awards
Year
2026
Category
Best Achievement in Décor/Design of a Comedy or Musical Feature Film
Nominee(s)
Set Decoration by Andrew Baseman SDSA; Production Design by Scott Chambliss
Result
Nominated
Critics' Choice Awards
Critics' Choice Awards
Award
Critics' Choice Awards
Year
2026
Category
Best Costume Design
Nominee(s)
Colleen Atwood, Christine Cantella
Result
Nominated
Las Vegas Film Critics Society
Las Vegas Film Critics Society
Award
Las Vegas Film Critics Society
Year
2025
Category
Best Costume Design
Nominee(s)
Colleen Atwood, Christine Cantella
Result
Nominated
Austin Film Critics Association
Austin Film Critics Association
Award
Austin Film Critics Association
Year
2025
Category
Dual Threat Special Award
Nominee(s)
Diego Luna, Tonatiuh, Jennifer Lopez
Result
Won
Chicago Film Critics Association
Chicago Film Critics Association
Award
Chicago Film Critics Association
Year
2025
Category
Most Promising Performer
Nominee(s)
Tonatiuh
Result
Nominated
Astra Creative Arts Awards
Astra Creative Arts Awards
Award
Astra Creative Arts Awards
Year
2025
Category
Best Makeup
Nominee(s)
Scott Barnes
Result
Nominated
Gotham Independent Film Awards
Gotham Independent Film Awards
Award
Gotham Independent Film Awards
Year
2025
Category
Breakthrough Performer
Nominee(s)
Tonatiuh
Result
Nominated
Savannah Film Festival
Savannah Film Festival
Award
Savannah Film Festival
Year
2025
Category
Virtuoso Award
Nominee(s)
Jennifer Lopez
Result
Won
Celebration of Cinema and Television
Celebration of Cinema and Television
Award
Celebration of Cinema and Television
Year
2025
Category
Breakthrough Award
Nominee(s)
Tonatiuh
Result
Won
Hamptons Film Festival
Hamptons Film Festival
Award
Hamptons Film Festival
Year
2025
Category
Sherzum Award
Nominee(s)
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Result
Won
Breakthrough Perfomer Award
Breakthrough Perfomer Award
Award
Breakthrough Perfomer Award
Year
Tonatiuh
Category
Won
Mill Valley Film Festival
Mill Valley Film Festival
Award
Mill Valley Film Festival
Year
2025
Category
MVFF Award
Nominee(s)
Tonatiuh
Result
Won
Nashville Film Festival
Nashville Film Festival
Award
Nashville Film Festival
Year
2025
Category
Rising Star Award
Nominee(s)
Won
Locarno Film Festival
Locarno Film Festival
Award
Locarno Film Festival
Year
2025
Category
Prix du public UBS
Nominee(s)
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Result
Nominated
| Award | Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
| GLAAD Media Awards | 2026 | Outstanding Film – Wide Release | Kiss of the Spider Woman | Won | |
| Dorian Awards | 2026 | Unsung LGBTQ Film of the Year | Kiss of the Spider Woman | Nominated | |
| Campiest Flick | Nominated | ||||
| Rising Star of the Year | Tonatiuh | Nominated | |||
| SDSA Awards | 2026 | Best Achievement in Décor/Design of a Comedy or Musical Feature Film | Set Decoration by Andrew Baseman SDSA; Production Design by Scott Chambliss | Nominated | |
| Critics' Choice Awards | 2026 | Best Costume Design | Colleen Atwood, Christine Cantella | Nominated | |
| Las Vegas Film Critics Society | 2025 | Best Costume Design | Colleen Atwood, Christine Cantella | Nominated | |
| Austin Film Critics Association | 2025 | Dual Threat Special Award | Diego Luna, Tonatiuh, Jennifer Lopez | Won | |
| Chicago Film Critics Association | 2025 | Most Promising Performer | Tonatiuh | Nominated | |
| Astra Creative Arts Awards | 2025 | Best Makeup | Scott Barnes | Nominated | |
| Gotham Independent Film Awards | 2025 | Breakthrough Performer | Tonatiuh | Nominated | |
| Savannah Film Festival | 2025 | Virtuoso Award | Jennifer Lopez | Won | |
| Celebration of Cinema and Television | 2025 | Breakthrough Award | Tonatiuh | Won | |
| Hamptons Film Festival | 2025 | Sherzum Award | Kiss of the Spider Woman | Won | |
| Breakthrough Perfomer Award | Tonatiuh | Won | |||
| Mill Valley Film Festival | 2025 | MVFF Award | Tonatiuh | Won | |
| Nashville Film Festival | 2025 | Rising Star Award | Won | ||
| Locarno Film Festival | 2025 | Prix du public UBS | Kiss of the Spider Woman | Nominated |
References
- Kiss of the Spider Womanhttps://www.classification.gov.au/titles/kiss-spider-woman-1
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2025/film/box-office/one-battle-after-another-lose-100-million-dollars-theaters-1236552914/
- The Numbershttps://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Kiss-of-the-Spider-Woman-(2025)#tab=summary
- Box Office Mojohttps://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl4023746561/?ref_=bo_da_table_11
- Peoplemaghttps://people.com/jennifer-lopez-to-star-kiss-of-the-spider-woman-movie-musical-8411894
- The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/movies/sundance-film-festival-kiss-of-the-spider-woman.html
- Peoplehttps://people.com/jennifer-lopez-standing-ovation-kiss-of-the-spider-woman-sundance-8780744
- ScreenRanthttps://screenrant.com/kiss-of-the-spider-woman-low-opening-weekend-statistic-box-office/
- Sundance Film Festivalhttps://festival.sundance.org/program/film/67531e26707ccd95bf08845e
- Vulturehttps://www.vulture.com/article/kiss-of-the-spider-woman-musical-movie-cast-details.html
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2023/12/jennifer-lopez-kiss-of-the-spider-woman-1235655935/
- wwwhttps://www.instagram.com/p/C5Bw0w0JdAk/?igsh=MXA2aWVidGFwM25vaA==
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2024/04/artists-equity-kiss-of-the-spider-woman-jennifer-lopez-diego-luna-tonatiuh-1235879443/
- Kiss Of The Spider Womanhttps://deadline.com/2025/01/kiss-of-the-spider-woman-sundance-bill-condon-jennifer-lopez-interview-1236267838/
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/kiss-of-the-spider-woman-review-jennifer-lopez-diego-luna-tonatiuh-bill-condon-1236118593/
- "Sam Davis Scoring Bill Condon's 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' | Film Music Reporter"https://filmmusicreporter.com/2025/01/25/sam-davis-scoring-bill-condons-kiss-of-the-spider-woman/
- Screenhttps://www.screendaily.com/news/jennifer-lopez-musical-kiss-of-the-spider-woman-begins-production/5191811.article
- Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbookhttps://www.kftv.com/news/2024/03/21/kiss-of-the-spider-woman-jennifer-lopez-now-filming-new-jersey
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2023/film/news/jennifer-lopez-kiss-of-the-spider-woman-musical-bill-condon-1235825197/
- Entertainment Weeklyhttps://ew.com/jennifer-lopez-kiss-of-the-spider-woman-movie-singing-dancing-8646495