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First Teaser for Kiss of the Spider Woman Highlights Jennifer Lopez’s Movie Musical Debut

The Bill Condon–directed drama, which received a standing ovation at Sundance, gears up for an October release by unveiling its first musical footage.

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Overview

  • Released on June 5, the teaser trailer juxtaposes Lopez’s debut musical numbers as Ingrid Luna/Aurora with the stark reality of an Argentine prison.
  • The adaptation draws from Manuel Puig’s 1976 novel and the Tony-winning Broadway musical by Terrence McNally, John Kander, and Fred Ebb.
  • The story centers on political prisoner Valentín (Diego Luna) and Molina (Tonatiuh) forging a bond through Molina’s cinematic fantasies.
  • Lopez expands her role behind the camera as an executive producer alongside Diego Luna, Ben Affleck, and Matt Damon.
  • After its Sundance premiere this January, the film is slated for nationwide release on October 10, 2025.